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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 is the name of the man Tyson goes outside to meet, while having dinner with Marcy?

2. What is the name of the psychiatrist that Tyson almost told the truth to about the events in Vietnam?

3. According to the charges brought against Tyson, how many "Orientals" is Tyson accused of murdering?

4. After his initial interview with the government's investigator, where does Tyson travel to?

5. How does David spend most of his time at the summer cottage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tyson object to the radius in which Tyson's travel is restricted to while he lives on the military base?

2. How much money does Tyson's military attorney agree to represent Tyson for?

3. When Tyson and his wife attend his party, what new feeling does Tyson's wife experience?

4. How does the Lieutenant Colonel try to comfort Tyson when Tyson objects to the travel restriction?

5. According to the book about the events in Vietnam, why was an Australian killed?

6. Why do Berg, Truscott, and Van Arken decide to go after Tyson instead of the enlisted men?

7. When Tyson meets with the man who quietly suggests that Tyson leave the country, how does that meeting end?

8. Why does Marcy object to the company's offer to relocate Tyson?

9. According to Levin, why will Tyson be held to a higher standard for his actions in Vietnam than others will be?

10. Describe the situation that Picard shares with Ben Tyson as an example of one of Picard's "bad light" experiences.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is no doubt that Ben Tyson is greatly affected by the events that he was part of in Hue, Vietnam. Discuss how the hospital massacre and the events leading up to it affects not only Tyson's worldview, but his determination to stand trial for his actions and let the truth be heard. How do Tyson's experiences in Vietnam affect his mental state, his ability to reason, and his ability to continue on?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characteristics, roles, loyalties, and agendas of the following people in the story: Vincent Corva, Karen Harper, Marcy Tyson, Steven Brandt, and Andrew Picard.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Karen Harper and Farnley Gilmer.

a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?

b. What is revealed about each character as their back stories are explained? Discuss how the quest for the truth affects both of these characters.

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