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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lewis decide to do before entering military service?

2. Which famous actor's stepson also graduates at Lewis' commissioning ceremony?

3. What does Lewis see his father do for the first time the day he leaves home for war?

4. In Chapter 1, why is Lewis sometimes beaten up by other boys living on base?

5. What does the platoon discover one morning after camping on the sides of two hills in a V-shaped draw?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lewis prepare for entry into military life?

2. How does Lewis suffer as a young boy due to his father's fame and position?

3. Why does Lewis wait a day before assuming command of his troops?

4. How does Lewis's family react to his deployment to Vietnam?

5. Why does Lewis order a rifle inspection shortly after assuming command of his platoon?

6. How does Toddy's pregnancy affect Lewis's life?

7. Describe Dr. Cabot's treatment of Lewis.

8. How does the Tet offensive affect the Vietnam War?

9. Why does the platoon bury their garbage?

10. What opinion does Chesty have about the Marine Corps' training methods?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the different reconstructive surgeries that Lewis endures during his recovery. How do these surgeries affect his physical recovery? What hopes and disappointments does Lewis face as a result of his reconstructive surgeries?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the importance of Lewis's meeting with the Soviet veterans. What internal conflicts does each party struggle with and how are those conflicts resolved? How do the two groups provide each other with a sense of closure and healing?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the events and people that inspire and prepare Lewis to enter the political arena. How does his work on the clemency board and with the Paralyzed Veterans of America prepare Lewis to enter the race? How does his hatred of Paul Trible fuel his desire to run for Congress? What does Lewis hope to achieve in Congress?

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