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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many unnamed sources does the author of the book about Tyson's platoon cite as his sources of information?
(a) Three.
(b) Eight.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

2. Who agrees to represent Ben Tyson at his court martial?
(a) Vincent Corva.
(b) Keith Overbrook.
(c) Karen Harper.
(d) Chet Brown.

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

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

5. Who attends the meeting regarding the jurisdiction of Tyson's case from the Secretary of the Army's office?
(a) Herbert Swenson.
(b) Thomas Berg.
(c) Fraser Duncan.
(d) William Van Arken.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Tyson originally sign the military oath that Levin assures him is still valid for his court martial?

2. Who is the author of the book that details the activities of Tyson's platoon in Vietnam?

3. In Vietnam, when Tyson and his platoon came across civilians digging in the ground, what were the civilians doing?

4. How long does it take for Tyson and his wife to consider the public's perception before undertaking any activity?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Tyson and his wife attend his party, what new feeling does Tyson's wife experience?

2. According to what Picard tells Ben Tyson, why did his mysterious visitor come to see him?

3. Describe the situation that Picard shares with Ben Tyson as an example of one of Picard's "bad light" experiences.

4. When Tyson tells Marcy that they need a new car, why does Marcy tell him the car purchase is unwise?

5. Why does Marcy object to the company's offer to relocate Tyson?

6. How does the Lieutenant Colonel try to comfort Tyson when Tyson objects to the travel restriction?

7. According to what Tyson confides to Levin during their meeting, how did Tyson come to feel during his time in Vietnam?

8. According to Levin, why will Tyson be held to a higher standard for his actions in Vietnam than others will be?

9. Why does Tyson excuse himself from the officer's club while he is dining with Marcy to meet a man outside?

10. How much money does Tyson's military attorney agree to represent Tyson for?

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