 Why would the psychologists be surprised to see Read blow up the tank?
Illustrated by Schoenherr Read locked the door and drew his pistol. Two men with rifles plunged into the gas; sighing, they fell to the floor in a catatonic trance. Trained to use small arms and gas weapons, they guarded certain borders, bodyguarded diplomats and UN officials, even put down riots that threatened international peace. Rather than resign, he accepted punishment which assigned him to weeks of dull, filthy extra labor. The United States and Russia, trying not to get entangled, asked for more investigation by the UN. They would enter Belderkan, arrest Umluana and try him by due process before the World Court. If the plan succeeded, mankind would be a long step farther from nuclear war. "There's no military base near Miaka," Rashid said.
 Read's psych tests said he was only driven by pride.
 Read's psych tests said he only cared about himself.  Read's psych tests said he would likely fall apart under pressure.  Read's psych tests said he was only driven by pride.  Read's psych tests said he was a coward.