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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 Paul Trible?
2. In the letter Dr. Sandzen shows Lewis, what does the Navy Surgeon General advise his subordinate commands to do to all active-duty injured veterans?
3. What do Toddy and Lewis decide to do at the end of Chapter 9?
4. What technological advance does Lewis's second pair of artificial legs contain?
5. Why is Lt. Calley on trial in Chapter 7?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does President Ford provide Lewis with a purpose?
2. How does Lewis's drinking affect his work and family life?
3. How does collegiate life affect Lewis' view of the Marine Corps?
4. How does the Vietnam Veterans Memorial affect Lewis' recovery?
5. Describe the operation Dr. Sandzen attempts on Lewis's right hand.
6. Why are Lewis's friends surprised by his choice of actions after the election?
7. Why does Lewis have problems with his co-workers at the Office of General Counsel of the Veterans Administration?
8. How does Lewis cope with the loss of the election?
9. Why does Lewis delay his entry into law school?
10. How does Lewis's work with Charles S. Robb affect his motivation?
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 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?
Essay Topic 3
How does the end of the Vietnam War affect Lewis and other characters in the book? What are the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual effects of the war on Lewis? What effect does the war have on his relationships with other people?
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