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1. How is Dunn described in Chapter 1?

Charles Dunn is a compassionate young man and the Acting Commander of the squadron in Captain Galloway's absence.

2. Why does Dunn worry about Galloway when Dawkins reassures him?

Dunn worries that Galloway could get hurt or die on his secret mission.

3. Who is Easterbrook and what is his initial assignment on the Solomon Islands?

Bobby Easterbook is a nineteen year old photojournalist. He was sent to the Solomon Islands as part of a photojournalist team led by Jake Dillon to photograph the invasion.

4. Why is Easterbrook concerned about his own mortality after learning about different members of his team?

Easterbrook is worried about his own mortality since five of the team are wounded or dead. He tries is not to dwell on it but can't stop thinking about the possibility.

5. Why is Vandergrift disturbed by the message from Pickering?

Vandegrift is disturbed by the message from Fleming Pickering because Pickering has a reputation of being a spy for the Secretary of the Navy.

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