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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 effect would the Navy Surgeon General's new policy have on the injured veterans?
(a) They would lose their rank and pay.
(b) They would be physically unable to defend themselves.
(c) They would remain disfigured.
(d) Certain reconstructive surgeries could no longer be performed.

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

3. How does Lewis's body react to the surgery on his right hand?
(a) His thumb darkens and the graft dies.
(b) His graft takes and he is able to write.
(c) He develops a high fever for three days.
(d) The graft takes, but his body develops an internal infection.

4. In Chapter 6, what occurs at Kent State University?
(a) Student protesters are beaten by the Ohio National Guard.
(b) Students organize a music festival protesting the war.
(c) Student protesters are shot by the Ohio National Guard.
(d) Teachers and students strike to protest the war.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What digit does Dr. Sandzen hope to graft into the end of Lewis' right thumb?

2. What technological advance does Lewis's second pair of artificial legs contain?

3. Who is Jan Scruggs?

4. How does Lewis use his knowledge of military strategy in civilian life?

5. What do Toddy and Lewis decide to do at the end of Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lewis's drinking affect his work and family life?

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

3. Why does Lewis begin to lose faith in America's leaders?

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

5. How does Chesty's death affect Lewis?

6. Describe the operation Dr. Sandzen attempts on Lewis's right hand.

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

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

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

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

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