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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, which tragic event reinforces Lewis's lack of faith in the country's leaders?

2. What news does Lewis receive from Virginia in Chapter 6?

3. In Chapter 7, how does Lewis dress to fit in on campus?

4. Why is Lt. Calley on trial in Chapter 7?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Lewis's friends surprised by his choice of actions after the election?

2. Why does Lewis dislike Paul Trible?

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

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

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

6. How does Chesty's death affect Lewis?

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

8. How does Lewis handle his campaign debt?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What impact does the letter from the Navy Surgeon General have on Lewis? What are the implications of the letter and how do those implications make him feel? What impact does the letter have on Lewis's healing and motivation for the future? What does Lewis decide to do with the information he has received in the letter and why?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the events and people that inspire and prepare Lewis to enter the political arena. How does his work on the clemency board and with the Paralyzed Veterans of America prepare Lewis to enter the race? How does his hatred of Paul Trible fuel his desire to run for Congress? What does Lewis hope to achieve in Congress?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Lewis's relationship with his father. How does Lewis's perception of this father change throughout the years? What impact does the loss of his father have on Lewis's life?

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