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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many unnamed sources does the author of the book about Tyson's platoon cite as his sources of information?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Eight.

2. According to the charges brought against Tyson, how many "Orientals" is Tyson accused of murdering?
(a) 90.
(b) 14.
(c) 40.
(d) 22.

3. Who was the only member of Tyson's platoon to die inside the hospital during the massacre?
(a) Lawrence Cane.
(b) Richard Farley.
(c) Donald Harper.
(d) Steven Brandt.

4. After the charges are filed, Tyson has new restrictions placed upon him. What is NOT one of the restrictions Tyson must now adhere to?
(a) Tyson must not leave the base.
(b) Tyson cannot work at the museum.
(c) Tyson cannot have any visitors.
(d) Tyson must check in with Levin daily.

5. Marcy tells Ben that she bought a new car. What kind of car does she say she bought?
(a) A Jeep.
(b) A Mercedes.
(c) A Saturn.
(d) A Buick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man Tyson goes outside to meet, while having dinner with Marcy?

2. When Marcy and Ben discuss where David should go to school, who does Ben want to send David to live with?

3. According to Tyson, what was the alleged hospital building lacking?

4. How many wounded American soldiers were brought into the building that Tyson's platoon attacked, according to the book?

5. According to the charges brought against Tyson, how many "Caucasians" is Tyson accused of murdering?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Lieutenant Colonel try to comfort Tyson when Tyson objects to the travel restriction?

2. When Tyson tells Marcy that they need a new car, why does Marcy tell him the car purchase is unwise?

3. When Tyson and his wife attend a party, what new feeling does Tyson experience at the party?

4. According to what Picard tells Ben Tyson, why does Picard confide that he probably should not have used the chapter about the hospital massacre?

5. Why was Tyson not reassigned in Vietnam like he was supposed to be?

6. Ben and Marcy meet with Levin after Levin has read Harper's official report. Based on that report, what does Levin share with Ben and Marcy?

7. When Tyson and Marcy go to the officer's club to have dinner, why is Tyson rude to the person he introduces to Marcy?

8. Why does Tyson refuse to call for those members of his platoon who are still alive to come to his defense?

9. Why does Marcy object to the company's offer to relocate Tyson?

10. According to the book about the events in Vietnam, why was an Australian killed?

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