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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. What is the potentially worst punishment that Tyson and his men could be facing, pending the trial's outcome?

2. Marcy tells Ben that she bought a new car. What kind of car does she say she bought?

3. How many wounded American soldiers were brought into the building that Tyson's platoon attacked, according to the book?

4. When did Tyson originally sign the military oath that Levin assures him is still valid for his court martial?

5. Who was responsible for killing the only member of Tyson's platoon who died in the hospital massacre?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Ben Tyson afraid of following the advice given to him by his attorney just after Tyson learns of the book's existence?

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

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

4. According to Levin, why will Tyson be held to a higher standard for his actions in Vietnam than others will be?

5. When Tyson meets with the man who quietly suggests that Tyson leave the country, how does that meeting end?

6. When Tyson tells Marcy that they need a new car, why does Marcy tell him the car purchase is unwise?

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

10. Why was Tyson not reassigned in Vietnam like he was supposed to be?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characteristics, roles, loyalties, and agendas of the following people in the story: Vincent Corva, Karen Harper, Marcy Tyson, Steven Brandt, and Andrew Picard.

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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