1. Keith Nolan talks about three events that led to his joining the military despite being deaf. Which of the three events would have been most significant to you if you were in his shoes? 2. Keith Nolan was moving through the ROTC training successfully until it came time to pass to the third ROTC level. What was the specific part of moving from the second to the third level that stood in his way?

3. Keith Nolan identifies two other groups that were previously banned from the military but who are now able to join. What were those two groups?

4. After listening to Keith Nolan’s speech, what is your opinion about the blanket policy that deaf people are not allowed to enlist in the military? What is the basis for that opinion?