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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the second interview with the government investigator, who does Tyson admit to knowing prior to the events at the hospital?
(a) Sister Teresa.
(b) Sister Mary.
(c) Sister Nancy.
(d) Sister Maria.

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

3. What is the potentially worst punishment that Tyson and his men could be facing, pending the trial's outcome?
(a) Deportment.
(b) Life imprisonment.
(c) Death by firing squad.
(d) Death by lethal injection.

4. Who does the government decide to put in charge of the investigation against Tyson?
(a) Major Truscott.
(b) Major Harper.
(c) Major Berg.
(d) Major Van Arken.

5. What was hanging out of one of the windows of the building Tyson's platoon attacked, according to the book?
(a) A Red Cross flag.
(b) A white sheet.
(c) An enemy banner.
(d) An American flag.

6. What is Tranquility?
(a) A recreational vehicle.
(b) An airplane.
(c) A semi truck.
(d) A cabin cruiser.

7. When Marcy and Ben talk after Ben returns to the cottage in Sag Harbor, what does Marcy want Ben to do?
(a) Give a public interview.
(b) Flee the country.
(c) Find a new attorney.
(d) Call David for dinner.

8. What was An Ninh Ha?
(a) The hospital's name.
(b) An enemy soldier.
(c) A suburb of Hue.
(d) A nun.

9. What does Levin tell Tyson is his "ticket out" of the court martial?
(a) The rules of engagement Harper was given.
(b) The rules of engagement Levin was given.
(c) The rules of engagement Tyson was given.
(d) The rules of engagement Brandt was given.

10. On the military base, what is Tyson's assigned position?
(a) An assistant librarian.
(b) An assistant museum curator.
(c) An assistant cook.
(d) An assistant special aide.

11. On what date was Ben Tyson supposed to have been reassigned while serving his country in Vietnam?
(a) February 3.
(b) January 30.
(c) March 15.
(d) December 4.

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

13. On the military base, who is Tyson's immediate supervisor?
(a) Dr. Russell.
(b) Dr. Laramie.
(c) Dr. Levin.
(d) Dr. Mortimer.

14. How long does it take for Tyson and his wife to consider the public's perception before undertaking any activity?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two days.
(c) Four days.
(d) One week.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tyson goes to visit Andrew Picard, who does Tyson discover has also been to see Picard?

2. After hearing the new restrictions placed upon Tyson as a result of the charges being filed, what does Tyson do after leaving Levin's office?

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

4. What is Ben Tyson's job?

5. Marcy tells Ben that she bought a new car. What kind of car does she say she bought?

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