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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. The night after the hospital massacre, which platoon member began the story that the men would all eventually agree to stick to?
(a) Steven Brandt.
(b) Richard Farley.
(c) Ben Tyson.
(d) Daniel Kelly.

2. When one of the panelists questions the trial's first witness, what does the witness admit to doing?
(a) Stabbing several people.
(b) Hitting several people.
(c) Killing several people.
(d) Shooting at several people.

3. According to Brandt's testimony, while the platoon members were running wild in the hospital, what was Tyson doing?
(a) Calling for order.
(b) Shooting enemy soldiers.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Laughing.

4. As Tyson and his platoon left the hospital after the massacre, who asked Tyson where the platoon was now headed?
(a) The gunnery sergeant.
(b) The radio operator.
(c) The chaplain.
(d) The medic.

5. When Brandt unfairly characterizes Tyson's intentions while under oath, Tyson stands up abruptly. Who does Tyson frighten when he stands up?
(a) Karen Harper.
(b) Farnley Gilmer.
(c) Walter Sproule.
(d) Steven Brandt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of the panelists vote not guilty?

2. How is the testimony of the first witness to take the stand at the court martial characterized?

3. What does Corva caution Tyson about being careful that his family does NOT show to the public?

4. What does Corva announce as the hearing begins that draws criticism?

5. Brandt testifies that he always felt he should have reported the hospital incident, but was afraid to. What was Brandt afraid of?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Corva and Tyson leave the conference room to head into the hearing, Corva tells Tyson that the witnesses seem like good men. What is Tyson's response?

2. Tyson and Corva have the option of eliminating one member from the panel that serves as the jury for the court martial. What do Tyson and Corva base their elimination decision on?

3. As Sproule explains the trial's purpose, what does Sproule warn the prosecution against?

4. When Steven Brandt is on the stand, what does Brandt say was his impression of Tyson while the platoon was in the operating room?

5. Why is Corva pleased that the panel takes more than a few hours to return their verdict?

6. When the court martial gets underway, Corva makes an announcement that draws criticism. Why was Corva criticized for his announcement?

7. After escorting a man from the courtroom with the excuse that he might be called as a witness, what does Corva reveal to be his true intentions for removing the man?

8. What is one of Ben's main objections to Marcy's plans to return to work?

9. According to Sproule, what is the purpose of the trial?

10. When Harper tells Tyson that several of his old platoon members have "finally" been located, what does Tyson believe?

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