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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, what desire does Lewis' father have for his son?

2. Who is Captain Thanh?

3. Why does Lewis order a rifle inspection upon taking command of his platoon?

4. In Chapter 2, what waiver is Lewis granted?

5. What is Marble Mountain?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Lewis's "stubbies"?

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

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

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

6. How does Lewis lose his legs?

7. How does the experience of combat affect Lewis' relationship with his father?

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

9. How does Lewis's move to an apartment affect his recovery?

10. What does Lewis decide to give Toddy the first time she sees him in the hospital?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What impact does the letter from the Navy Surgeon General have on Lewis? What are the implications of the letter and how do those implications make him feel? What impact does the letter have on Lewis's healing and motivation for the future? What does Lewis decide to do with the information he has received in the letter and why?

Essay Topic 2

How does Lewis cope with the loss of the election? What sequence of events does his loss trigger? How does Lewis eventually recover from the negative effects of these events?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the progression of Lewis's political views. What factors influence the change in his political views throughout the years? How and why do his views differ from his father's by the end of the book?

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