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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, while the platoon members were running wild in the hospital, what was Tyson doing?

2. According to Corva's story about one of his other clients, how many people did the sharpshooter kill?

3. When one of the panelists questions the trial's first witness, what does the witness admit to doing?

4. When Tyson and Corva arrive for the court martial hearing, Corva sends Tyson into their conference room alone. What reason do the men NOT give for pledging their loyalty to Tyson?

5. What is the name of the rabbi who must give up his office for Corva and Tyson?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is Corva pleased that the panel takes more than a few hours to return their verdict?

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

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

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

9. As Tyson and his platoon left the hospital after the massacre, what did Tyson hope no one would be able to tell?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Marcy Tyson has been by Ben's side throughout this entire crisis. Yet, as the court martial approaches, Marcy announces that she is going back to work and has a business trip scheduled for the date of the court martial. Why does Marcy want to go back to work? What makes this decision different from Ben's point of view? Do you agree with Marcy's decision? Why or why not?

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

Identify three of the people that are on the side of the prosecution against Ben Tyson for the mass murders in Hue. Then, compare and contrast the backgrounds, experiences, and opinions of these three prosecution members. Was each member of the group necessary in order for the prosecution to build its case against Tyson? Why or why not? Was any member of the group expendable? Why or why not? What might have been different if these group members were not involved with the case? Explain your reasoning.

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