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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Tyson's military attorney, it is always a bad idea to cross-examine who?
(a) A nun.
(b) A witness.
(c) A liar.
(d) A soldier.

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

4. While having dinner with Marcy, who does Tyson go outside to meet?
(a) A spy.
(b) A witness.
(c) A reporter.
(d) A government investigator.

5. According to the restrictions placed upon Tyson when he reaches the base, how far from the base is he allowed to travel?
(a) Fifty miles.
(b) One hundred miles.
(c) Ten miles.
(d) Twenty miles.

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

7. After his initial interview with the government's investigator, where does Tyson travel to?
(a) New York City.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Boston.
(d) Washington, D.C.

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

9. 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) Serve the meal.
(b) Dress up as Santa.
(c) Offer the blessing.
(d) Play the piano.

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

11. How is the greeting Tyson receives at the military base characterized?
(a) As congenial.
(b) As friendly.
(c) As rude.
(d) As harried.

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

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

14. What is the name of the book detailing the activities of Tyson's platoon in Vietnam?
(a) "Hue: Ruthless American Action".
(b) "Hue: The Color of Greed".
(c) "Hue: Dreams Shattered".
(d) "Hue: Death of a City".

15. What does Tyson do after leaving Picard's house?
(a) Goes for a swim.
(b) Closes his bank account.
(c) Goes to visit Harper.
(d) Buys a present for his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day did the fateful attack in Vietnam involving Tyson's platoon take place?

2. Where is the cottage that Tyson rents for the summer located?

3. What kind of platoon was Tyson's platoon?

4. When Tyson and Marcy go to the officer's club to have dinner, who does Tyson introduce Marcy to?

5. How does David spend most of his time at the summer cottage?

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