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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. How does Lewis view the Vietnam conflict?

2. How does Lewis's body react to the surgery on his right hand?

3. Who is Lt. Bill Smithers?

4. Why does Lewis take a six week leave of absence from work in Chapter 8?

5. Which president does Lewis meet in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chesty's death affect Lewis?

2. How does Lewis prepare to re-enter civilian life?

3. Why are Lewis's friends surprised by his choice of actions after the election?

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

5. Why does Lewis dislike Paul Trible?

6. How does Lewis handle his campaign debt?

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

8. How does the symbolic disposal of medals by some veterans in 1971 affect Lewis?

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

10. How does Lewis's drinking affect his work and family life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Lewis prepare for the transition to civilian life? What hopes does he have for his future? What factors influence his decision to go to law school and why does he decide to delay his entry? How does Lewis learn to cope with the difficulties he encounters in the civilian world?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Lewis's battle to learn to walk again with the use of prosthetic legs. What challenges does he face due to his injuries? How does the ability to stand affect Lewis's perception of himself as a man? Why does Lewis decide to eventually forego prosthetics and remain confined to a wheelchair?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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