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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During a discussion between Brown and Stanley, what does Brown say he will do to his wife if she is cheating on him?
(a) Forgive her.
(b) Kill her.
(c) Divorce her.
(d) Beat her up.

2. Which character is said to be a loner?
(a) Red.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Brown.
(d) Stanley.

3. While some of the men are on the beach preparing their sleeping areas and fox holes, what does Stanley do to irritate Ridges?
(a) Jokes Ridges about losing the poker game last night.
(b) Teases Ridges about being afraid of war.
(c) Kicks sand back in the hole Ridges is digging.
(d) Gives Ridges the grunt work.

4. The reader learns that Martinez fathered an illegitimate child. How does Martinez feel about having an illegitimate child?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Proud.
(c) Ashamed.
(d) Disappointed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 3, what is Conn complaining about in the officer's mess hall?

2. At what time do the troops reach Anopopei?

3. How does Brown's feelings about women affect Stanley?

4. What is Wilson's reason for not telling the woman in Kansas about his wife?

5. What is Red's strategy for dealing with his current situation of being at war?

(see the answer key)

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