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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. When the sentencing phase of the court martial begins, who does Corva call to testify?

2. According to what Corva tells Tyson, how many cases has Corva won?

3. After the guilty verdict is read, who drives Tyson to the post lockup facility?

4. According to Brandt's testimony, while the platoon members were running wild in the hospital, what was Tyson doing?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

7. According to Sproule, what is the purpose of the trial?

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is no doubt that Ben Tyson is greatly affected by the events that he was part of in Hue, Vietnam. Discuss how the hospital massacre and the events leading up to it affects not only Tyson's worldview, but his determination to stand trial for his actions and let the truth be heard. How do Tyson's experiences in Vietnam affect his mental state, his ability to reason, and his ability to continue on?

Essay Topic 2

The book is entitled, "Word of Honor". Why did the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the events that unfold in the story, the struggles of the main character, and the determination of Ben Tyson to set things right?

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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