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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. According to military law, how many votes taken when the panel is deliberating can be made by secret ballot?

2. As the platoon members began to agree on the details of the story that they would all stick to, how many men do they say were hit by sniper fire as the platoon approached the building?

3. What does the trial's first witness admit under oath regarding Tyson's mental state in Vietnam?

4. When Corva returns to the conference room, which witness admits that he carries the murders of the nuns on his soul?

5. What does Corva announce as the hearing begins that draws criticism?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the witnesses discuss the potential hit on Brandt, what does Tyson interrupt the conversation to tell the men?

2. When the court martial gets underway, Corva makes an announcement that draws criticism. How does Corva respond to the criticism?

3. According to Sproule, what is the purpose of the trial?

4. When Corva asks Tyson to explain about Larry Cane's death, what does Tyson tell Corva?

5. When the court martial gets underway, Corva makes an announcement that draws criticism. Why was Corva criticized for his announcement?

6. Describe the appearance of Richard Farley at the court martial trial.

7. Tyson and Corva have the option of eliminating one member from the panel that serves as the jury for the court martial. What do Tyson and Corva base their elimination decision on?

8. What is the major difference between a Grand Jury and the initial phase of the court martial?

9. When Corva cross-examines Brandt, Corva seems to jump randomly from point to point. What was Corva's purpose in this seeming randomness?

10. What is one of Ben's main objections to Marcy's plans to return to work?

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

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 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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