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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 Brandt's testimony, who was responsible for shooting Cane through the heart?

2. The night after the hospital massacre, which platoon member began the story that the men would all eventually agree to stick to?

3. Who finally locates several members of Tyson's old platoon, according to Corva?

4. When Steven Brandt takes the stand, how long does Pierce question Brandt for?

5. According to the prosecutor's opening statement, what does the prosecution NOT have to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. On the third day of the trial, what does Tyson insist that Corva do?

5. After escorting a man from the courtroom with the excuse that he might be called as a witness, what does Corva reveal to be his true intentions for removing the man?

6. According to Corva, why is there no way to prove if Tyson filed a report regarding the incident at the hospital?

7. When Harper tells Tyson that several of his old platoon members have "finally" been located, what does Tyson believe?

8. As Tyson and Corva share a drink, Corva tells Tyson that he thinks Tyson is guilty. What does Corva not want Tyson to have to do?

9. As Sproule explains the trial's purpose, what does Sproule warn the prosecution against?

10. When the rabbi is asked about giving up his office for Corva and Tyson to use, what does the rabbit say?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

The author uses several different literary techniques as the story is told in regards to the story's flow. Describe the techniques of both flashbacks and foreshadowing. How are each of these techniques used in the story? Give specific examples of each technique. Why might the author have chosen to use both of these techniques in the story? Was the story enhanced by the use of these two techniques? Why or why not?

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