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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. At the time of the court martial, what field does Louis Kalane work in?

2. After the trial lets out for the day, who does Tyson run into on the walk between Corva's assigned quarters and the house Tyson and his family are assigned to?

3. When Tyson and Corva arrive for the court martial hearing, Corva sends Tyson into their conference room alone. How many men are waiting in the room for Tyson?

4. When Marcy "goes a bit crazy", what does Marcy throw through a window?

5. Who does the person offering to pay for the hit on Brandt ask to arrange the hit?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. As the court martial approaches, what does Corva remind Tyson will happen if Tyson is ordered to tell the truth?

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

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

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

7. As Tyson and Corva share a drink, what does Tyson realize about other people who had served and returned from Vietnam?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In many ways, the novel is a series of contrasts designed to heighten the reader's awareness and draw the reader deeper into the story and the intricacies of each of the story's characters. Identify at least three contrasts that are used in the novel. Describe these contrasts and determine how they impact the story's plot, as well as the reader's emotional involvement in the characters' lives. If these identified contrasts were not included in the story, what impact would their absence have on the storyline, the characters' development, and the readers' involvement?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Steven Brandt wears different masks in the story. Identify, then compare and contrast the different sides of Steven Brandt. How would the entire plot have been affected if Brandt had not been successful at deceiving those around him, especially Andrew Picard? Why is it necessary for Brandt to wear different masks? Explain your reasoning.

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