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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. In the hospital in Hue, who eventually pistol whipped Tyson in an effort to remove him from a dangerous situation, and ultimately saved Tyson's life?

2. According to Kelly's testimony, what did Tyson continue to do for hours after the hospital incident in order to appease the platoon members that possibly saved his life?

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

4. According to Brandt's testimony, who was responsible for shooting Cane through the heart?

5. When Brandt unfairly characterizes Tyson's intentions while under oath, Tyson stands up abruptly. Who does Tyson frighten when he stands up?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. Tyson and Corva have the option of eliminating one member from the panel that serves as the jury for the court martial. What do Tyson and Corva base their elimination decision on?

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

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

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

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

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

9. On the third day of the trial, what does Tyson insist that Corva do?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Steven Brandt and Richard Farley.

a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?

b. Compare the reasons each man had for breaking the code of silence and sharing their stories with Andrew Picard. What did each man have to gain? To lose?

c. How does the decision to come forward affect each character - both positively and negatively?

Essay Topic 2

DeMille uses this story to examine the role that truth plays in our personal and national history, as well as in our daily lives. Examine the author's beliefs through his storytelling. Why would the author choose this story to overlay his demonstration of the consequences realized when the truth is distorted or hidden? What did you learn from the author's discussion on truth? What other avenues, if any, could the author have used to express his beliefs? Would those avenues have been as effective as the story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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