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

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

3. What opportunity does President Ford provide for Lewis?

4. What bad habit does Lewis pick up in Chapter 10?

5. What does Lewis decide to do in January of 1978?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Chesty's death affect Lewis?

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

5. How does Lewis's stay in the psychiatric unit at Bethesda Naval Hospital and the Psychiatric Institute of Washington affect his character?

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

7. What does Lewis decide to do with his life after election night?

8. Why does Lewis have problems with his co-workers at the Office of General Counsel of the Veterans Administration?

9. How does the ability to drive a car affect Lewis's self esteem?

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 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 2

Describe the hope that Lewpy's birth gives Lewis. What motivation does Lewis have being a father? What emotional, psychological, and physical changes does Lewis experience after the birth of this son? How could a newborn infant motivate a grown man to succeed?

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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