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

2. How long does it take for Tyson and his wife to consider the public's perception before undertaking any activity?

3. Who is the Army's Judge Advocate General?

4. 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?

5. How many men from Tyson's platoon are still in the military?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to the book about the events in Vietnam, why was an Australian killed?

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

4. As Tyson and his military attorney talk, describe the military attorney's attitude regarding war stories.

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

6. How much money does Tyson's military attorney agree to represent Tyson for?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ben Tyson and Vincent Corva can be seen as kindred spirits. Although they are not quite the same, they share a number of similarities. Identify and describe these similarities. Then, based on your discussion of their similarities, identify the ways in which these two men's similarities facilitate the plot's development and moves the story forward.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Vincent Corva and Farnley Gilmer.

a. How are the two characters similar in terms of their professional lives? How are they different?

b. How are the two characters similar in their personality characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses? How are they different?

c. Looking forward, how might Tyson's court martial have affected each of these men as they moved forward with their lives? Would they be similarly affected or not? Explain your answers and your reasoning.

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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