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?
(a) Navy.
(b) National Guard.
(c) Air Force.
(d) Marines.

2. What does Croft do with the Japanese soldier who did not die from the grenade?
(a) Ties him up.
(b) Shoots him right away.
(c) Lets him go.
(d) Takes him prisoner.

3. By Part 2, Chapter 2, why has Croft become frustrated on the island?
(a) He feels his platoon needs more men.
(b) He feels his platoon does not have enough dry clothes.
(c) He feels his platoon is fighting too much.
(d) He feels his platoon is only on labor duties.

4. In Part 2, Chapter 2, who does Mantelli send to Croft's platoon?
(a) Roth.
(b) Glodstein .
(c) Cummings.
(d) Brown.

5. In Part 2, Chapter 7, who finds the illicit whiskey?
(a) Martinez.
(b) Red.
(c) Croft.
(d) Wilson.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Part 1, Chapter 2 opens, the men are getting ready to advance on the island. What solider does Croft feel will be killed upon landing on Anopopei?

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

3. How does Brown feel about being a sergeant?

4. How do the soldiers feel about the conditions of the island?

5. At what time do the troops reach Anopopei?

(see the answer key)

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