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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was responsible for killing the only member of Tyson's platoon who died in the hospital massacre?
(a) Ben Tyson.
(b) Steven Brandt.
(c) Richard Farley.
(d) Lawrence Cane.

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

4. Just before Harper leaves the military base after visiting with Tyson, what does she suggest that Tyson do?
(a) Flee the country.
(b) Plan for a guilty verdict.
(c) Hire a military attorney.
(d) Say good-bye to his wife.

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

6. What is the name of the psychiatrist that Tyson almost told the truth to about the events in Vietnam?
(a) Dr. Mayne.
(b) Dr. Hue.
(c) Dr. Stahl.
(d) Dr. Ramsey.

7. When Tyson returns to the cottage in Sag Harbor after visiting Picard, what is his wife doing?
(a) Taking a bath.
(b) Dining out with a friend.
(c) Reading a book.
(d) Cooking dinner.

8. What is the name of Ben Tyson's wife?
(a) Marcy.
(b) Joyce.
(c) Susan.
(d) Marilyn.

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

10. On what day did the fateful attack in Vietnam involving Tyson's platoon take place?
(a) February 15.
(b) March 15.
(c) January 15.
(d) April 15.

11. As Tyson remembers back to the day of his injury, what did he remember the person attending him writing on his forehead?
(a) QT.
(b) LC.
(c) NM.
(d) DNR.

12. When Marcy and Ben discuss where David should go to school, where does Ben want to send David?
(a) To Florida.
(b) To New Mexico.
(c) To Minnesota.
(d) To Virginia.

13. Who was the hospital massacre's only survivor?
(a) Sister Mary.
(b) Sister Nancy.
(c) Sister Teresa.
(d) Sister Maria.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tyson recalls his second meeting with Sister Teresa, what Christmas gift did he give her?

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

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

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

5. What is the name of Ben Tyson's son?

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