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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 39 through 41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of platoon was Tyson's platoon?
(a) A reconnaissance platoon.
(b) A rifle platoon.
(c) A ballistics division.
(d) An infantry division.

2. Who attends the meeting regarding the jurisdiction of Tyson's case from the Secretary of the Army's office?
(a) Thomas Berg.
(b) Fraser Duncan.
(c) Herbert Swenson.
(d) William Van Arken.

3. Where is the cottage that Tyson rents for the summer located?
(a) Hilton Head.
(b) Saginaw Island.
(c) Cape Cod.
(d) Sag Harbor.

4. As Tyson re-reads his military log's final entries, what words are included that Tyson believes could be extremely damaging at trial?
(a) Intimidate.
(b) Alleviate.
(c) Imitate.
(d) Investigate.

5. In Vietnam, when Tyson and his platoon came across civilians digging in the ground, what were the civilians doing?
(a) Digging irrigation ditches.
(b) Hiding treasures.
(c) Burying dead enemy soldiers.
(d) Burying dead animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tyson's wife arrives home the day Tyson first learns of the book, what does Tyson's wife find him doing?

2. According to what Corva tells Tyson, how many cases has Corva's opposing counsel won?

3. According to Corva's story about one of his other clients, how many people did the sharpshooter kill?

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

5. What is the name of one of the sources cited by Andrew Picard for his book?

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