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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What natural landmark is on the island?
(a) Lake.
(b) Waterfall.
(c) Mountain range
(d) Volcano.

3. What events led to Croft joining the Army?
(a) His wife cheated on him and he hit her.
(b) He was discharged from the National Guard.
(c) His desire to kill something grew.
(d) His wife found out he cheated on her.

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

5. In Part 1, Chapter 2, why does Hennessey run out of the foxhole?
(a) He wants to attack the Japanese.
(b) The hole is bombed.
(c) He is saving a friend.
(d) He soils his pants.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Martinez's flashback in Part 2, Chapter 2, what did he dream of becoming?

2. In Part 1, Chapter 2, what does Croft think about himself?

3. What does Stanley hope to gain by befriending Brown?

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

5. Hearn has a number of undesirable characteristics. What is one of them mentioned in Part 2, Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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