2. What is the General's worst fear about the island?
(a) Lack of food.
(b) Bad weather.
(c) The jungle.
(d) The openness of the beach.

3. In Part 2, Chapter 3, which character is upset that the officers have a higher standard of living than the soldiers?
(a) Cummings.
(b) Hearn.
(c) Conn.
(d) Dalleson.

4. Why does Martinez refuse to be in charge of other men?
(a) He thinks it will be too much pressure.
(b) He thinks they will not listen to him because he is Mexican.
(c) He feels he does not have the training to lead others.
(d) He is afraid of the responsibility.

5. As the book opens, which solider is not taking the card game seriously and offers to give back some of his winnings?
(a) Croft.
(b) Gallagher.
(c) Levy.
(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. What does Stanley hope to gain by befriending Brown?

3. One evening Brown and Stanley are in their bunks talking. What topic are they discussing?

4. Why is Cummings upset about when reviewing the air operations reports?

5. By Part 2, Chapter 2, why has Croft become frustrated on the island?

(see the answer key)

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