Fortunate Son Test | Final Test - Hard

Lewis Burwell Puller Jr.
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 165 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Fortunate Son Test | Final Test - Hard

Lewis Burwell Puller Jr.
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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. What are Lewis's plans for the future in Chapter 9?

2. How much money is Lewis able to raise to cover his campaign debts?

3. What affect does Lewis's war record have on his campaign?

4. What political scandal occurs in 1972?

5. In Chapter 9, what event had made Lewis feel uncomfortable and awkward the previous evening?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lewis dislike Paul Trible?

2. Why does Lewis delay his entry into law school?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Chesty's death affect Lewis?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe Paul Barent's influence on Lewis's life. How does his presence affect Lewis's recovery? What support does he offer during and after his stay in the hospital? How might Lewis's life have been different if Paul had not been Lewis's roommate?

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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