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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Stanley begin to lose respect for after his promotion?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Polack.
(c) Croft.
(d) Brown.

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

3. Why does Martinez refuse to be in charge of other men?
(a) He is afraid of the responsibility.
(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 thinks it will be too much pressure.

4. What is Wilson's reason for not telling the woman in Kansas about his wife?
(a) She may know his wife.
(b) He does not really want to be with her.
(c) He does not want to commit.
(d) He does not want to get divorced.

5. What do the troops take from the dead Japanese major?
(a) Shoes.
(b) His guns.
(c) A diary.
(d) Maps of the island.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 2, who does Mantelli send to Croft's platoon?

2. How many letters does the dead soldier Hennessey receive?

3. What is the General's worst fear about the island?

4. What is Cummings motive behind assigning Hearn tasks such as bringing him fresh flowers and taking liquor to the officer's mess tent?

5. What subject did Roth study in college?

(see the answer key)

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