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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 does Lewis decide to do with the letter Dr. Sandzen shows him?

2. In Chapter 10, how does Lewis raise money to cover his campaign debts?

3. Why is Lewis invited to the White House in Chapter 10?

4. In Chapter 9, what event had made Lewis feel uncomfortable and awkward the previous evening?

5. Who is Jan Scruggs?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Lewis handle his campaign debt?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Paul Barent's influence on Lewis's life. How does his presence affect Lewis's recovery? What support does he offer during and after his stay in the hospital? How might Lewis's life have been different if Paul had not been Lewis's roommate?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Toddy's influence on Lewis's life. How does her first pregnancy affect his character? What support does she offer during each phase of his life? How might Lewis's life have been different if he had decided to divorce Toddy shortly after his injury?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Lewis's battle to learn to walk again with the use of prosthetic legs. What challenges does he face due to his injuries? How does the ability to stand affect Lewis's perception of himself as a man? Why does Lewis decide to eventually forego prosthetics and remain confined to a wheelchair?

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