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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One evening Brown and Stanley are in their bunks talking. What topic are they discussing?
(a) Home.
(b) War.
(c) Strategy.
(d) Women.

2. 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 is fighting too much.
(c) He feels his platoon does not have enough dry clothes.
(d) He feels his platoon is only on labor duties.

3. What is Red's strategy for dealing with his current situation of being at war?
(a) Seek guidance from a superior.
(b) Take it one day at a time.
(c) Rely on the support of the platoon.
(d) Think positively.

4. In Part 2, Chapter 3, what does Hearn feel guilty over?
(a) Having dry clothes.
(b) Fighting with others.
(c) Being an officer.
(d) Being born in a poor family.

5. In what body of water is the island of Anopopei located?
(a) Sea of Japan.
(b) Pacific Ocean.
(c) Philippine Sea.
(d) East China Sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. While some of the men are on the beach preparing their sleeping areas and fox holes, what does Stanley do to irritate Ridges?

2. As the book opens, which solider is not taking the card game seriously and offers to give back some of his winnings?

3. Who is the only man to feel sorry about Hennessey's death?

4. 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?

5. During the first days of the troops being on the island, how have the Japanese resistance reacted?

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