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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Army's Judge Advocate General?
(a) William Van Arken.
(b) Fraser Duncan.
(c) Herbert Swenson.
(d) Thomas Berg.

2. When Tyson and Marcy go to the officer's club to have dinner, who does Tyson introduce Marcy to?
(a) Keith Overbrook.
(b) Kendrick Oakton.
(c) Kenneth Overland.
(d) Kennard Oakes.

3. 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".

4. When Harper shows up on the military base, she tells Tyson that there is enough evidence to convene the court martial. What does Harper fear?
(a) That Tyson's rights have been violated.
(b) That Tyson will not get a fair hearing.
(c) That Tyson will not survive until the hearing.
(d) That Tyson will be found guilty.

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. As Tyson remembers back to the day of his injury, what did he remember the person attending him writing on his forehead?
(a) QT.
(b) DNR.
(c) LC.
(d) NM.

7. When Tyson goes home to tie up some loose ends, he calls Marcy. What does he tell Marcy he wants?
(a) A boat.
(b) A kitten.
(c) A motorcycle.
(d) A baby.

8. On what day did the fateful attack in Vietnam involving Tyson's platoon take place?
(a) April 15.
(b) February 15.
(c) March 15.
(d) January 15.

9. What trials was the noted military law professor involved in?
(a) The Nuremberg trials.
(b) The Hue trials.
(c) The Hitler trials.
(d) The Hindenberg trials.

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

11. What is the name of the military base that Tyson reports to?
(a) Fort Hamilton.
(b) Fort Washington.
(c) Fort Benjamin.
(d) Fort Hood.

12. What is the name of the limousine driver who takes Tyson home?
(a) Marty Webber.
(b) Mason Williams.
(c) Matthew Winter.
(d) Marcus Wayne.

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

14. What does Tyson do after leaving Picard's house?
(a) Goes to visit Harper.
(b) Goes for a swim.
(c) Closes his bank account.
(d) Buys a present for his wife.

15. Who was the only member of Tyson's platoon to die inside the hospital during the massacre?
(a) Richard Farley.
(b) Donald Harper.
(c) Steven Brandt.
(d) Lawrence Cane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the fight outside the officer's club is broken up?

2. What is the name of the man who quietly suggests that Tyson should leave the country?

3. After the charges are filed, Tyson has new restrictions placed upon him. What is NOT one of the restrictions Tyson must now adhere to?

4. Who is the presidential aide that attends the meeting regarding the jurisdiction of Tyson's case?

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

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