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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. In Chapter 7, how does Lewis dress to fit in on campus?

2. What does Lewis decide to do with the letter Dr. Sandzen shows him?

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

4. What do Lewis's classmates encourage him to do in Chapter 7?

5. In Chapter 9, what does Lewis do for three days?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Toddy help Lewis cope with the loss of the election?

4. How does President Ford provide Lewis with a purpose?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What sacrifices does Lewis make in the Vietnam War? What factors influence the difficult decisions he makes before and leading up to his injury? How do others perceive his service in Vietnam and how do their perceptions affect Lewis's character?

Essay Topic 2

What drives Lewis? From where does he get his dogged determination to succeed? Describe how Lewis copes with failure when his plans and goals are interrupted.

Essay Topic 3

How do the South Vietnamese people feel about the Americans fighting in their country? Describe Captain Thanh's perception of Lewis and other Americans. How does the Vietnamese village chief's perception of Lewis compare to Captain Thanh's perception? Why do some of the South Vietnamese hide enemy soldiers in their villages?

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