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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. On the second meeting between Sister Teresa and Tyson, where did Tyson drive Sister Teresa to?

2. As Tyson remembers back to the day of his injury, what did he remember the person attending him writing on his forehead?

3. Who is the presidential aide that attends the meeting regarding the jurisdiction of Tyson's case?

4. What trials was the noted military law professor involved in?

5. What was An Ninh Ha?

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

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

4. How does the Lieutenant Colonel try to comfort Tyson when Tyson objects to the travel restriction?

5. When Tyson and his wife attend his party, what new feeling does Tyson's wife experience?

6. Why do Berg, Truscott, and Van Arken decide to go after Tyson instead of the enlisted men?

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

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

9. Describe the situation that Picard shares with Ben Tyson as an example of one of Picard's "bad light" experiences.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify three of the people that are on the side of the prosecution against Ben Tyson for the mass murders in Hue. Then, compare and contrast the backgrounds, experiences, and opinions of these three prosecution members. Was each member of the group necessary in order for the prosecution to build its case against Tyson? Why or why not? Was any member of the group expendable? Why or why not? What might have been different if these group members were not involved with the case? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

One of the main themes in this novel involves honor.

a. Identify three characters that are honorable in their actions. For each character, describe an instance in which the character acted honorably.

b. Why do these characters try to do the honorable thing?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors or would they have been more successful if they had not taken the honorable route? Explain your answer.

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