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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tyson left Sister Teresa at the end of their second meeting, what did Tyson agree to do for the next day's children's party?

2. According to the charges brought against Tyson, how many "Caucasians" is Tyson accused of murdering?

3. What is the name of the man Tyson goes outside to meet, while having dinner with Marcy?

4. When Tyson goes to visit Andrew Picard, who does Tyson discover has also been to see Picard?

5. What is the name of the limousine driver who takes Tyson home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tyson object to the radius in which Tyson's travel is restricted to while he lives on the military base?

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

3. According to what Picard tells Ben Tyson, why does Picard confide that he probably should not have used the chapter about the hospital massacre?

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

5. According to what Tyson confides to Levin during their meeting, how did Tyson come to feel during his time in Vietnam?

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

7. Why does Tyson refuse to call for those members of his platoon who are still alive to come to his defense?

8. After hearing the charges against him, what fact does Tyson point out that makes him feel that charges should never have been filed?

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

10. According to Tyson, it was standard practice in Vietnam that an officer had some enemy weapons to turn in with bodies of innocent civilians killed. Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast how the character of Ben Tyson changes as the story progresses. Be sure to include your assessment of Tyson's character when he is first introduced in the story, when learns that he is being investigated for mass murder, when he is restricted to the base, during the court martial, and when Tyson's sentence is finally read. Use examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Steven Brandt wears different masks in the story. Identify, then compare and contrast the different sides of Steven Brandt. How would the entire plot have been affected if Brandt had not been successful at deceiving those around him, especially Andrew Picard? Why is it necessary for Brandt to wear different masks? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

There is no doubt that Ben Tyson is greatly affected by the events that he was part of in Hue, Vietnam. Discuss how the hospital massacre and the events leading up to it affects not only Tyson's worldview, but his determination to stand trial for his actions and let the truth be heard. How do Tyson's experiences in Vietnam affect his mental state, his ability to reason, and his ability to continue on?

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