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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the military base that Tyson reports to?
(a) Fort Benjamin.
(b) Fort Washington.
(c) Fort Hood.
(d) Fort Hamilton.

3. Who is the presidential aide that attends the meeting regarding the jurisdiction of Tyson's case?
(a) William Van Arken.
(b) Herbert Swenson.
(c) Fraser Duncan.
(d) Thomas Berg.

4. According to Tyson, what was the alleged hospital building lacking?
(a) Adequate parking.
(b) A blue medic symbol.
(c) Translated identification.
(d) A Red Cross flag.

5. Who is the author of the book that details the activities of Tyson's platoon in Vietnam?
(a) Allan Picard.
(b) Alex Picard.
(c) Adam Picard.
(d) Andrew Picard.

6. When Tyson left Sister Teresa at the end of their second meeting, what did Tyson agree to do for the next day's children's party?
(a) Dress up as Santa.
(b) Offer the blessing.
(c) Serve the meal.
(d) Play the piano.

7. As Tyson remembers back to the day of his injury, who was tending to him?
(a) Richard Farley.
(b) Lawrence Cane.
(c) Steven Brandt.
(d) Daniel Kelly.

8. 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) Call his wife.
(c) Cancel his appointments.
(d) Obtain a copy of the book.

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

10. When Tyson and Marcy go to the officer's club to have dinner, who does the person Tyson introduces to his wife claim to be?
(a) A Vietnam veteran.
(b) A Baptist chaplain.
(c) A special investigator.
(d) A Methodist minister.

11. When Tyson goes home, what does he discover?
(a) Someone has burned down his home.
(b) Someone has gone through his home.
(c) Someone has kidnapped his son.
(d) Someone has stolen his car.

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

13. After Tyson leaves the cottage and returns to work in the city, Marcy calls Ben. What does Ben tell Marcy?
(a) He loves her.
(b) He's been recalled to the military.
(c) He will be indicted for murder.
(d) He misses her.

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

15. 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?
(a) Calls Marcy.
(b) Leaves the base.
(c) Goes to the museum.
(d) Has a visitor.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the military base, who is Tyson's immediate supervisor?

2. When Marcy and Ben discuss where David should go to school, where does Ben want to send David?

3. Who agrees to represent Ben Tyson at his court martial?

4. On the military base, what is Tyson's assigned position?

5. When Marcy and Ben talk after Ben returns to the cottage in Sag Harbor, what does Marcy want Ben to do?

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