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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. The night after the hospital massacre, what was Tyson afraid for when he was with his platoon?

2. According to the trial's first witness, where was Tyson present in the hospital?

3. Before entering the hearing room, what does Corva remind Tyson that he doesn't have to do in regards to Gilmer?

4. What does Corva caution Tyson about being careful that his family does NOT show to the public?

5. In the hospital in Hue, who shot a man who actually made it out of the hospital alive?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Picard believe that Brandt lied to him about?

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

3. When Tyson takes his turn to make a statement, what does he say?

4. As Tyson and his platoon left the hospital after the massacre, why was Tyson relieved that they had Crane's body with them?

5. Summarize the closing arguments of both Pierce and Corva.

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

7. As Corva and Tyson leave the conference room to head into the hearing, Corva tells Tyson that the witnesses seem like good men. What is Tyson's response?

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

9. 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?

10. When Steven Brandt is on the stand, what does Brandt say was his impression of Tyson while the platoon was in the operating room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book is entitled, "Word of Honor". Why did the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the events that unfold in the story, the struggles of the main character, and the determination of Ben Tyson to set things right?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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