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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. When Corva returns to the conference room, which witness proposes a toast to the dead, but admits that he can't remember the names of the dead?

2. When Steven Brandt takes the stand, how long does Pierce question Brandt for?

3. According to Corva, what is the name of the JAG representative taking over for Harper?

4. Which member of the panel do Tyson and Corva elect to eliminate from the panel?

5. Before entering the hearing room, what does Corva remind Tyson that he doesn't have to do in regards to Gilmer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Picard believe that Brandt lied to him about?

2. As Tyson and his platoon left the hospital after the massacre, why was Tyson relieved that they had Crane's body with them?

3. When Corva asks Tyson to explain about Larry Cane's death, what does Tyson tell Corva?

4. As Corva and Tyson leave the conference room to head into the hearing, Corva tells Tyson that the witnesses seem like good men. What is Tyson's response?

5. Why is Corva pleased that the panel takes more than a few hours to return their verdict?

6. What is the major difference between a Grand Jury and the initial phase of the court martial?

7. When Tyson and Corva arrive for the court martial hearing, Corva sends Tyson into their conference room alone. Why does Tyson wish that Corva were with him?

8. After escorting a man from the courtroom with the excuse that he might be called as a witness, what does Corva reveal to be his true intentions for removing the man?

9. When Tyson takes his turn to make a statement, what does he say?

10. What is one of Ben's main objections to Marcy's plans to return to work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ben Tyson and Vincent Corva can be seen as kindred spirits. Although they are not quite the same, they share a number of similarities. Identify and describe these similarities. Then, based on your discussion of their similarities, identify the ways in which these two men's similarities facilitate the plot's development and moves the story forward.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several different literary techniques as the story is told in regards to the story's flow. Describe the techniques of both flashbacks and foreshadowing. How are each of these techniques used in the story? Give specific examples of each technique. Why might the author have chosen to use both of these techniques in the story? Was the story enhanced by the use of these two techniques? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Steven Brandt wears different masks in the story. Identify, then compare and contrast the different sides of Steven Brandt. How would the entire plot have been affected if Brandt had not been successful at deceiving those around him, especially Andrew Picard? Why is it necessary for Brandt to wear different masks? Explain your reasoning.

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