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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 Tyson, who taught Tyson to be loyal?

2. When Tyson and Corva arrive for the court martial hearing, Corva sends Tyson into their conference room alone. What excuse does Corva give for sending Tyson in alone?

3. According to what Corva tells Tyson, how many cases has Corva's opposing counsel won?

4. As the trial is about to begin, who is ushered out of his courtroom seat in case he is called as a witness?

5. According to the trial's first witness, what did Tyson and four men do at the burial mound?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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 Sproule, what is the purpose of the trial?

7. When Corva cross-examines Brandt, Corva seems to jump randomly from point to point. What was Corva's purpose in this seeming randomness?

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

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

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

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

Discuss the political arguments regarding the ability to prosecute Tyson for the actions of the men under his command. Be sure to include in your discussion the issues surrounding the charges that were ultimately filed along with the charges that the government considered filing against Tyson. What affect did offering Tyson's platoon members immunity have on the court martial's outcome? Be sure to include whether or not you agree with the government's decision to file and prosecute Ben Tyson for the hospital massacre in Hue.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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