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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 is Dennis Lieberson?

2. Why is Lt. Calley on trial in Chapter 7?

3. In Chapter 10, how does Lewis raise money to cover his campaign debts?

4. What historic event occurs in Chapter 6?

5. How does the general public react to the return of the Vietnam Veterans in 1970?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Lewis dislike Paul Trible?

3. How does Chesty's death affect Lewis?

4. Describe the operation Dr. Willet attempts on Lewis's right hand.

5. How does Lewis cope with the loss of the election?

6. How does the Vietnam Veterans Memorial affect Lewis' recovery?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What expectations does Chesty have of Lewis? How does Chesty attempt to instill his values in his son? Does Lewis live up to his father's expectations?

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 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?

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