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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. Who was the only member of Tyson's platoon to die inside the hospital during the massacre?

2. Where do Tyson's employers tell him that they would like to have him work?

3. Where does the second interview between Tyson and the government's investigator take place?

4. When Marcy and Ben discuss where David should go to school, where does Ben want to send David?

5. What is the name of the officer who greets Tyson when he arrives at the military base?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to what Picard tells Ben Tyson, why did his mysterious visitor come to see him?

3. After leaving Picard's house, Ben almost loses his life. What happens?

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

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

6. Why does Tyson excuse himself from the officer's club while he is dining with Marcy to meet a man outside?

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

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

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

The book is entitled, "Word of Honor". Why did the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the events that unfold in the story, the struggles of the main character, and the determination of Ben Tyson to set things right?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the course of the novel, Ben Tyson is involved with two quite different women. Compare and contrast the relationship Ben has with Marcy to the not-completely-professional relationship Ben has with Karen. Then, compare and contrast these two women. How do these two relationships influence not only Ben, but also the other people working on both sides of the court martial case?

Essay Topic 3

Steven Brandt seems to be a man who is supremely confident in his ability to come out on top. Identify at least three instances from the story that highlight his confidence. How is Brandt helped by his utter confidence? How is Brandt hurt by his confidence? Provide examples of each.

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