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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the aide to the Secretary of Defense?
(a) Thomas Berg.
(b) William Van Arken.
(c) Herbert Swenson.
(d) Fraser Duncan.

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

3. What is the name of the officer who greets Tyson when he arrives at the military base?
(a) Lieutenant Colonel Levin.
(b) Lieutenant Colonel Leemer.
(c) Lieutenant Colonel Larson.
(d) Lieutenant Colonel Landry.

4. What is the name of the man who quietly suggests that Tyson should leave the country?
(a) Phillip Sloan.
(b) Chet Brown.
(c) David Tyson.
(d) Russ Berg.

5. On the second meeting between Sister Teresa and Tyson, where did Tyson drive Sister Teresa to?
(a) To the US Army base.
(b) The hospital in Hue.
(c) The Joan of Arc Church.
(d) To Major Harper's office.

6. After the charges are filed, Tyson has new restrictions placed upon him. What is NOT one of the restrictions Tyson must now adhere to?
(a) Tyson cannot have any visitors.
(b) Tyson must not leave the base.
(c) Tyson cannot work at the museum.
(d) Tyson must check in with Levin daily.

7. When Tyson arrives at his office after seeing the book for the first time, what does Tyson have his secretary do?
(a) Call the newspaper.
(b) Obtain a copy of the book.
(c) Call his wife.
(d) Cancel his appointments.

8. When Tyson recalls his second meeting with Sister Teresa, what Christmas gift did he give her?
(a) Soap.
(b) Cookies.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Music.

9. Marcy tells Ben that she bought a new car. What kind of car does she say she bought?
(a) A Saturn.
(b) A Buick.
(c) A Jeep.
(d) A Mercedes.

10. What is the name of the noted military law professor that the government's team consults?
(a) Colonel Horton.
(b) Colonel Hickman.
(c) Colonel Helney.
(d) Colonel Harper.

11. Where is Ben Tyson when he sees a book detailing the activities of his platoon in Vietnam?
(a) On a bus.
(b) In a taxi.
(c) On a train.
(d) On a plane.

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

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

14. How does David spend most of his time at the summer cottage?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Complaining.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Watching television.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Tyson's military attorney, it is always a bad idea to cross-examine who?

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

3. What are the enlisted men offered in exchange for their testimony against Tyson?

4. What is the name of Ben Tyson's wife?

5. What does Levin advise Tyson to tell the court martial panel that he was surrounded by in Vietnam?

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