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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 is Lewis sad in Chapter 9?
(a) His last leg surgery was a failure.
(b) His last hand surgery was a failure.
(c) He lost the election.
(d) His father died.

2. What digit does Dr. Sandzen hope to graft into the end of Lewis' right thumb?
(a) His pinky toe.
(b) His pinky finger.
(c) The tip of his index finger.
(d) His big toe.

3. How much debt is Lewis responsible for after the election?
(a) $125,000.
(b) $100,000.
(c) $25,000.
(d) $10,000.

4. What are Lewis's plans for the future in Chapter 9?
(a) To spend more time with his family.
(b) To run for Congress in two years.
(c) To become a published author.
(d) To work as a legal correspondent for the White House.

5. What does Lewis do for Tom Downing in Chapter 7?
(a) Work on his re-election campaign.
(b) Teach him how to walk on artifical legs.
(c) Testify for him in court.
(d) Organize a protest rally.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bad habit does Lewis pick up in Chapter 10?

2. In Chapter 6, how far can Lewis walk on his new artificial legs?

3. Why does Lewis dislike Paul Trible?

4. In Chapter 6, what occurs at Kent State University?

5. What surprise announcement does Tom Downing give in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lewis decide to do with his life after election night?

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

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

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

5. How does Lewis's work with the Paralyzed Veterans of America affect his motivation?

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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