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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. What historic event occurs in Chapter 6?

2. What effect does working with veterans have on Lewis in Chapter 8?

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

4. Who takes care of Chesty after his massive stroke in Chapter 7?

5. What bothers Lewis about being in public after the election?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is in the letter Dr. Sandzen shows Lewis?

4. How does Lewis handle his campaign debt?

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does President Ford provide Lewis with a purpose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the different reconstructive surgeries that Lewis endures during his recovery. How do these surgeries affect his physical recovery? What hopes and disappointments does Lewis face as a result of his reconstructive surgeries?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the progression of Lewis's political views. What factors influence the change in his political views throughout the years? How and why do his views differ from his father's by the end of the book?

Essay Topic 3

How do the South Vietnamese people feel about the Americans fighting in their country? Describe Captain Thanh's perception of Lewis and other Americans. How does the Vietnamese village chief's perception of Lewis compare to Captain Thanh's perception? Why do some of the South Vietnamese hide enemy soldiers in their villages?

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