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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. At the court martial trial, who is the first witness called to the stand?
(a) Steven Brandt.
(b) Andrew Picard.
(c) Daniel Kelly.
(d) Richard Farley.

2. Which member of the panel do Tyson and Corva elect to eliminate from the panel?
(a) Colonel Laski.
(b) Colonel Martin.
(c) Colonel Harper.
(d) Colonel Pierce.

3. 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?
(a) Corva needs to see the judge.
(b) Corva needs to retrieve paperwork.
(c) Corva needs to use the rest room.
(d) Corva needs to make a phone call.

4. Who is the first person to take the stand during the initial hearing?
(a) Andrew Picard.
(b) Ben Tyson.
(c) Steven Brandt.
(d) Karen Harper.

5. As Tyson and his platoon left the hospital after the massacre, who asked Tyson where the platoon was now headed?
(a) The gunnery sergeant.
(b) The chaplain.
(c) The medic.
(d) The radio operator.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Corva returns to the conference room, which witness proposes a toast to the dead, but admits that he can't remember the names of the dead?

2. The night after the hospital massacre, what was Tyson afraid for when he was with his platoon?

3. Brandt testifies that he always felt he should have reported the hospital incident, but was afraid to. What was Brandt afraid of?

4. After talking with Tyson, Corva realizes there is bad blood between Tyson and who?

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. 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?

2. Describe the appearance of Richard Farley at the court martial trial.

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

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

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

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 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?

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

10. When Tyson and Corva arrive for the court martial hearing, Corva sends Tyson into their conference room alone. Why does Tyson wish that Corva were with him?

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