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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many wounded American soldiers were brought into the building that Tyson's platoon attacked, according to the book?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

2. When Marcy and Ben discuss where David should go to school, who does Ben want to send David to live with?
(a) David's uncle.
(b) David's aunt.
(c) David's grandmother.
(d) David's sister.

3. How many men from Tyson's platoon are still in the military?
(a) Seven.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) None.

4. Who is the aide to the Secretary of Defense?
(a) Herbert Swenson.
(b) Fraser Duncan.
(c) Thomas Berg.
(d) William Van Arken.

5. When Tyson is leaving his house, what does his limousine driver tell him?
(a) Tyson is a fool.
(b) Tyson is a good man.
(c) They are not going back to the base.
(d) They are being followed.

6. What is the name of Ben Tyson's son?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Donald.
(c) Murray.
(d) David.

7. What is the name of the book detailing the activities of Tyson's platoon in Vietnam?
(a) "Hue: Death of a City".
(b) "Hue: Ruthless American Action".
(c) "Hue: Dreams Shattered".
(d) "Hue: The Color of Greed".

8. When did Tyson originally sign the military oath that Levin assures him is still valid for his court martial?
(a) 1966.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1970.

9. According to the charges brought against Tyson, how many "Orientals" is Tyson accused of murdering?
(a) 40.
(b) 14.
(c) 90.
(d) 22.

10. Who is the presidential aide that attends the meeting regarding the jurisdiction of Tyson's case?
(a) Herbert Swenson.
(b) Thomas Berg.
(c) William Van Arken.
(d) Fraser Duncan.

11. When Tyson begins to beat up the man he goes outside the officer's club to meet, who breaks up the fight?
(a) Chet Brown.
(b) Martin Levin.
(c) Vincent Corva.
(d) Keith Overbrook.

12. After Tyson leaves the cottage and returns to work in the city, Marcy calls Ben. What does Ben tell Marcy?
(a) He misses her.
(b) He's been recalled to the military.
(c) He will be indicted for murder.
(d) He loves her.

13. When Tyson goes home, what does he discover?
(a) Someone has gone through his home.
(b) Someone has stolen his car.
(c) Someone has burned down his home.
(d) Someone has kidnapped his son.

14. What is the name of the attorney Tyson meets with after first seeing the book detailing the activities of his platoon in Vietnam?
(a) Phillip Stone.
(b) Phillip Sutter.
(c) Phillip Sloan.
(d) Phillip Slater.

15. How did the only member of Tyson's platoon to be killed in the hospital massacre die?
(a) Shot through the heart.
(b) Stabbed in the neck.
(c) Stabbed in the stomach.
(d) Shot in the head.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the medic who was part of Tyson's platoon in Vietnam?

2. When Marcy and Ben talk after Ben returns to the cottage in Sag Harbor, what does Marcy want Ben to do?

3. According to the noted military law professor, who must be called into account before lieutenants can be court-martialed?

4. According to Tyson's military attorney, it is always a bad idea to cross-examine who?

5. How long does it take for Tyson and his wife to consider the public's perception before undertaking any activity?

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