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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 the trial's first witness, where was Tyson present in the hospital?
2. When the court martial trial breaks for lunch, Tyson returns to the officer's quarters assigned to Corva, and Tyson is surprised by what he sees in Corva's room. What does Tyson see?
3. According to what Harper tells Corva, which of the potential witnesses is NOT represented by his own attorney?
4. At the time of the court martial, what field does Louis Kalane work in?
5. After the guilty verdict is read, who drives Tyson to the post lockup facility?
Short Essay Questions
1. As Tyson and Corva share a drink, what does Tyson realize about other people who had served and returned from Vietnam?
2. What is the major difference between a Grand Jury and the initial phase of the court martial?
3. When Steven Brandt is on the stand, what does Brandt say was his impression of Tyson while the platoon was in the operating room?
4. When the court martial gets underway, Corva makes an announcement that draws criticism. Why was Corva criticized for his announcement?
5. As Tyson and his platoon left the hospital after the massacre, why was Tyson relieved that they had Crane's body with them?
6. As Sproule explains the trial's purpose, what does Sproule warn the prosecution against?
7. Describe the appearance of Richard Farley at the court martial trial.
8. When Tyson takes his turn to make a statement, what does he say?
9. What is one of Ben's main objections to Marcy's plans to return to work?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
The theme of loyalty is evident throughout the novel. Ben Tyson's loyalties, for instance, lie with himself, his family, and his platoon, and he refuses to divulge information regarding the hospital massacre because of that loyalty. Discuss how the theme of loyalty is portrayed through the eyes of Marcy Tyson, Andrew Picard, Richard Farley, and Vincent Corva. Support your observations.
Essay Topic 3
Throughout the course of the novel, Ben Tyson is involved with two quite different women. Compare and contrast the relationship Ben has with Marcy to the not-completely-professional relationship Ben has with Karen. Then, compare and contrast these two women. How do these two relationships influence not only Ben, but also the other people working on both sides of the court martial case?
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