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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. What is the name of the witness from Tyson's platoon who turns up dead after the investigation begins?
(a) Martin Levin.
(b) Chet Brown.
(c) Harold Simcox.
(d) Keith Overbrook.

2. What are the enlisted men offered in exchange for their testimony against Tyson?
(a) Immunity.
(b) 2-5 years.
(c) Probation.
(d) Community service.

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

4. How many wounded American soldiers were brought into the building that Tyson's platoon attacked, according to the book?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

5. What is Tyson doing when Major Harper shows up on the military base?
(a) Giving a tour.
(b) Cooking lunch.
(c) Taking dictation.
(d) Checking in books.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Tyson re-reads his military log's final entries, what does he see that the doctor who treated him noted in his file that Tyson could not tolerate?

2. When Tyson goes home, what does he discover?

3. What is the name of the military base that Tyson reports to?

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

5. On what date was Ben Tyson supposed to have been reassigned while serving his country in Vietnam?

Short Essay Questions

1. When being questioned by the government investigator, Tyson realizes that his story is full of holes, but sticks to it anyway. Why?

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

3. When Tyson's platoon was pinned down by enemy fire, what did Tyson realize would offer his platoon a chance to escape?

4. When Tyson and Marcy go to the officer's club to have dinner, why is Tyson rude to the person he introduces to Marcy?

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

6. Why is Ben Tyson afraid of following the advice given to him by his attorney just after Tyson learns of the book's existence?

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

8. Why do the charges against Tyson make a distinction between Orientals and Caucasians?

9. As Tyson and his military attorney talk, what "true" battle story does Tyson share with his attorney?

10. Why do Berg, Truscott, and Van Arken decide to go after Tyson instead of the enlisted men?

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