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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. 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) Filed false paperwork.
(b) Questioned Brandt and Farley about their roles.
(c) Confirmed each platoon member's oath to silence.
(d) Filed false radio reports.

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

3. According to Tyson, who taught Tyson to be loyal?
(a) His wife.
(b) The Army.
(c) The church.
(d) His father.

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

5. While in Vietnam, who did Tyson come across raping a young Vietnamese girl?
(a) Richard Farley.
(b) Andrew Picard.
(c) Lawrence Cane.
(d) Steven Brandt.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Corva's story about one of his other clients, why did the sharpshooter kill those people?

3. According to Brandt's testimony, while the platoon members were running wild in the hospital, what was Tyson doing?

4. When the first day of the trial draws to a close, who does Tyson ask Pierce to tell "it's payback time"?

5. At the time of the court martial, who has become a successful Miami businessman?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Tyson and Corva share a drink, Corva tells Tyson that he thinks Tyson is guilty. What does Corva not want Tyson to have to do?

2. 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?

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

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

5. What does Picard believe that Brandt lied to him about?

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

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

8. What is the major difference between a Grand Jury and the initial phase of the court martial?

9. When Tyson takes his turn to make a statement, what does he say?

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

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