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

2. How does Sergeant Sorg assist Lewis during his military training?

3. What was Martha's first response upon seeing Lewis?

4. What type of school is Lewis accepted at after graduating from college?

5. What prevents Lewis from asking Toddy for a divorce?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Lewis's predecessor in Vietnam relieved of duty?

2. How does duty at the Tu Cau Bridge differ from other patrols in Vietnam?

3. What are Lewis's "stubbies"?

4. How does Chesty's fame and position affect Lewis's experiences at Officer Candidate School?

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

6. What does Lewis learn he must live up to at an early age?

7. How does Lewis lose his legs?

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

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

10. How does Lewis's college life contrast with his experiences in Officer Candidate School?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Lewis's leadership skills. What experience does he have with leadership before the Vietnam War? How are his leadership qualities formed during the war? How does Lewis use his leadership skills after the war?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Lewis's life before and after the war. How do Lewis's perceptions about politics, the military, the purpose of life and other personal philosophies change from his college years through the war? How do these perceptions change after his injury?

Essay Topic 3

What sacrifices does Lewis make in the Vietnam War? What factors influence the difficult decisions he makes before and leading up to his injury? How do others perceive his service in Vietnam and how do their perceptions affect Lewis's character?

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