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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which president does Lewis meet in Chapter 8?
(a) Gerald Ford.
(b) Jimmy Carter.
(c) Ronald Regan.
(d) Richard Nixon.

2. What historic event occurs in Chapter 6?
(a) The Voyager space probe is launched.
(b) Neil Armstrong walks on the moon.
(c) The Challenger space shuttle explodes.
(d) Martin Luther King is assassinated.

3. How does Lewis view the Vietnam conflict?
(a) As a useless war.
(b) As a gruesome, yet necessary tragedy.
(c) As his worst mistake.
(d) As the beginning of the end of the world.

4. Where does Lewis eventually find employment in Chapter 10?
(a) The Office of the General Counsel at the Department of Defense.
(b) A local law firm.
(c) The Paralyzed Veterans of America.
(d) The Office of General Counsel of the Veterans Administration.

5. What do Lewis's classmates encourage him to do in Chapter 7?
(a) Run for class office.
(b) Write a book of his experiences.
(c) Return to Vietnam to face his fears.
(d) Avenge John's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who receives the Medal of Honor from President Nixon in Chapter 6?

2. Why does Lewis feel ill at the beginning of Chapter 9?

3. Why is Lewis invited to the White House in Chapter 10?

4. In Chapter 7, how long does Lewis train on his second pair of artificial legs?

5. Who is Dennis Lieberson?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the operation Dr. Sandzen attempts on Lewis's right hand.

2. How does Toddy help Lewis cope with the loss of the election?

3. How does Lewis's work with Charles S. Robb affect his motivation?

4. Why does Lewis begin to lose faith in America's leaders?

5. Why does Lewis delay his entry into law school?

6. How does Lewis cope with the loss of the election?

7. How does Lewis's work with the Paralyzed Veterans of America affect his motivation?

8. How does collegiate life affect Lewis' view of the Marine Corps?

9. How does Chesty's second stroke affect his life?

10. What problems does Lewis encounter with local newspapers during his election campaign?

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