ACT Practice - My Lai

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What is the main purpose of Specialist 4th Class Michael Bernhardt’s testimony?

To provide a personal account of the horrors he witnessed during the My Lai massacre.

To defend the actions of the soldiers involved in the massacre.

To explain the strategic importance of My Lai in the war effort.

To deny the allegations of the massacre at My Lai.

Protection

Reward

Revenge

Justice

He felt morally conflicted and disturbed by the orders to destroy the village and its inhabitants.

He agreed with the orders and carried them out without hesitation.

He was confused at first, but later understood the need for such extreme actions.

He was indifferent to the violence he witnessed.

What is the main purpose of Specialist 4th Class Michael Bernhardt’s testimony?

To provide a personal account of the horrors he witnessed during the My Lai massacre.

To defend the actions of the soldiers involved in the massacre.

To explain the strategic importance of My Lai in the war effort.

To deny the allegations of the massacre at My Lai.

The word “retribution” in the sentence “The fear of retribution stopped me from speaking out” most nearly means:

Protection

Reward

Revenge

Justice

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about Michael Bernhardt's feelings toward the orders given to him and his fellow soldiers?

He felt morally conflicted and disturbed by the orders to destroy the village and its inhabitants.

He agreed with the orders and carried them out without hesitation.

He was confused at first, but later understood the need for such extreme actions.

He was indifferent to the violence he witnessed.