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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 does Dr. Sandzen decide to graft the two digits?
(a) Both are already useless.
(b) Lewis is right handed.
(c) A working hand would classify Lewis as "active duty."
(d) Lewis needs his hands more than his feet.

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

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

4. How does Lewis use his knowledge of military strategy in civilian life?
(a) To lobby for handicapped access in public buildings.
(b) To create a stategy for outwitting the local newspaper media.
(c) To create a strategy for his election campaign.
(d) To plan routes around public buildings.

5. What happens to Toddy in Chapter 7?
(a) She becomes pregnant for the second time.
(b) She is in an automobile accident.
(c) She has an affair.
(d) She is diagnosed with cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving the hospital for the last time, what does Lewis decide to do as a civilian?

2. 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?

3. Who is Lt. Bill Smithers?

4. Why does a group of Vietnam veterans gather in Washington D.C. in April of 1971?

5. How does John Zier die?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Lewis's election campaign affect his relationship with his family?

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

4. Why does Lewis dislike Paul Trible?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Lewis prepare to re-enter civilian life?

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

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