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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tragic event profoundly impacts Kovic?
(a) Kent State killings.
(b) Kennedy Assassination.
(c) Watts Riots.
(d) Hiroshima.

2. What state was home to the now deceased Corporal referred to by Kovic?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Iowa.
(c) Florida.
(d) New Mexico.

3. What causes pain in Kovic's eyes?
(a) Tear gas.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Sun.
(d) Infection.

4. Where is the group located?
(a) Tennessee.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Delaware.
(d) New York.

5. Which celebrity spoke at the rally?
(a) Martin Sheen.
(b) Jane Fonda.
(c) Donald Sutherland.
(d) James Stewart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Kovic's plane land?

2. What was the name of the place Kovic went on vacation?

3. How long did the trip take?

4. Kovic often saw protesters as being:

5. What newsman does Kovic hope to speak to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss at least one of the things Kovic thought about on the way to the Republican National Convention.

2. How does Kovic react to getting his own apartment? Where was it located?

3. Describe the readings at the rally and how the crowd reacted to the speakers.

4. What was the one story that Kovic was unwilling to share with the crowds?

5. Describe the incident when Kovic got incredibly drunk.

6. Discuss how Kovic prepares for the Memorial Day Parade.

7. What does Kovic speak about on camera during his live interview with the reporter?

8. Explain Kovic's choice of vacation spot. Why that spot? How was it related to his injuries?

9. Where does Kovic often go for entertainment? What did he do there?

10. What does Kovic eventually deduce about his relationship with Helen?

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