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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 3, Chapter 2, why does Hearn allow Croft to take control?
(a) Croft has more experience.
(b) Hearn is tired.
(c) Hearn is not confident in himself.
(d) Croft knows the men better.

2. In Part 2, Chapter 5, as Roth thinks about his wife, what can the reader guess about her feelings toward him?
(a) She loves Roth.
(b) She thinks he worthless.
(c) She wishes to have children.
(d) She thinks he is sucessful.

3. In Martinez's flashback in Part 2, Chapter 2, what did he dream of becoming?
(a) Businessman.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Cook.

4. During Part 3, Chapter 2, what is one thing Hearn realizes he must rely on Croft for?
(a) His ability to lead.
(b) His strength.
(c) His expereince.
(d) His friendships with the soldiers.

5. Why does the new soldier to Croft's platoon feel he does not fit in?
(a) The others know he is a better soldier.
(b) He is college educated.
(c) He is new.
(d) He is Jewish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Croft has a flashback and the reader learns that he joined a different branch of the military before joining the Army. What was the first branch Croft joined?

2. Who is Major Dalleson's assistant?

3. Why does Martinez refuse to be in charge of other men?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 8, what are Conn's true feelings about Wakara?

5. What seems to be happening to Cumming's control in Part 2, Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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