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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. After the trial lets out for the day, who does Tyson run into on the walk between Corva's assigned quarters and the house Tyson and his family are assigned to?
(a) Richard Farley.
(b) Karen Harper.
(c) Phillip Sloan.
(d) Steven Brandt.

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

3. What does the trial's first witness admit under oath regarding Tyson's mental state in Vietnam?
(a) Tyson seemed enraged at his men.
(b) Tyson seemed frightened of his men.
(c) Tyson seemed calm and collected.
(d) Tyson seemed out of control.

4. What is the name of the rabbi who must give up his office for Corva and Tyson?
(a) Rabbi Winslow.
(b) Rabbi Laski.
(c) Rabbi Marconi.
(d) Rabbi Weitz.

5. What does Corva caution Tyson about being careful that his family does NOT show to the public?
(a) Anger.
(b) Hope.
(c) Caution.
(d) Weakness.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the court martial trial breaks for lunch, Tyson returns to the officer's quarters assigned to Corva, and Tyson is surprised by what he sees in Corva's room. What does Tyson see?

2. What reason does Marcy give to Ben for why she needs to go back to work?

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

4. According to the trial's first witness, what did Tyson and four men do at the burial mound?

5. As the trial is about to begin, who is ushered out of his courtroom seat in case he is called as a witness?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Tyson and Corva arrive for the court martial hearing, Corva sends Tyson into their conference room alone. Why does Tyson wish that Corva were with him?

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

3. As Tyson and his platoon left the hospital after the massacre, what did Tyson hope no one would be able to tell?

4. As Tyson and Corva share a drink, what does Tyson realize about other people who had served and returned from Vietnam?

5. 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?

6. According to Corva, why is there no way to prove if Tyson filed a report regarding the incident at the hospital?

7. When the court martial gets underway, Corva makes an announcement that draws criticism. How does Corva respond to the criticism?

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

9. When Corva cross-examines Brandt, Corva seems to jump randomly from point to point. What was Corva's purpose in this seeming randomness?

10. 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?

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