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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. Why are Lewis's friends disturbed by his behavior in Chapter 9?
(a) They think he should take more time to grieve.
(b) They think he is drinking too heavily.
(c) They are surprised he is giving up on politics.
(d) They feel he should attempt to reconcile with Toddy.

2. Who is Jan Scruggs?
(a) Toddy's best friend.
(b) Lewis' campaign manager.
(c) The founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
(d) Lewis's nurse in the psychiatric ward.

3. What group does Lewis join in Chapter 10?
(a) Citizens United.
(b) American Civil Liberties Union.
(c) American Conservative Union.
(d) Alcoholics Anonymous.

4. 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?
(a) Send them stateside.
(b) Administer life saving treatment only.
(c) Retire those who are unable to return to duty.
(d) Return them to duty as soon as possible.

5. How does Dr. Willet plan to improve Lewis's grip in his right hand?
(a) By grafting the tip of his pinky to his thumb.
(b) By grafting cadaver tissue onto Lewis' hand.
(c) With a synthetic tissue graft.
(d) By splitting the tissue between Lewis' thumb and forefinger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Toddy have Lewis admitted to the psychiatric ward of a nearby hospital?

2. Where had Lewis worked as an intern in Law school?

3. What effect would the Navy Surgeon General's new policy have on the injured veterans?

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

5. Why do people call Lewis in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Lewis have problems with his co-workers at the Office of General Counsel of the Veterans Administration?

8. How does Lewis handle his campaign debt?

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

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

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