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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. As Corva and Tyson leave the conference room to head into the hearing, what does Corva tell Tyson it's good to see?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Loyalty.
(c) Camaraderie.
(d) Unit pride.

2. According to Kelly's testimony, what did Tyson continue to do for hours after the hospital incident in order to appease the platoon members that possibly saved his life?
(a) Confirmed each platoon member's oath to silence.
(b) Filed false paperwork.
(c) Questioned Brandt and Farley about their roles.
(d) Filed false radio reports.

3. According to the testimony given, where did the platoon sit down and decide what story they would all hold to regarding the events at the hospital?
(a) In a small bunker.
(b) In a cave.
(c) In a jungle.
(d) In a prison cell.

4. In the hospital in Hue, who threw a grenade at a young boy who jumped out one of the hospital's windows?
(a) Lawrence Crane.
(b) Lee Walker.
(c) Richard Farley.
(d) Hernando Beltran.

5. At the time of the court martial, who has become a successful Miami businessman?
(a) Lawrence Crane.
(b) Richard Farley.
(c) Lee Walker.
(d) Hernando Beltran.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to military law, what percentage of panel members must agree in order to return a verdict?

2. What is the name of Tyson's former secretary who is present at the trial to show her support for Tyson?

3. According to Tyson, who taught Tyson to be loyal?

4. How many of the panelists vote not guilty?

5. As Tyson and Corva enter the room where the hearing is to be held, who asks Tyson to clear up the details surrounding Larry Cane's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Tyson and his platoon left the hospital after the massacre, why was Tyson relieved that they had Crane's body with them?

2. As the witnesses discuss the potential hit on Brandt, what does Tyson interrupt the conversation to tell the men?

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

4. Summarize the closing arguments of both Pierce and Corva.

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

6. 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?

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

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

9. On the third day of the trial, what does Tyson insist that Corva do?

10. 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?

(see the answer keys)

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