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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. How big is the island?
(a) 150 miles long and 50 miles wide.
(b) 50 miles long and 150 miles wide.
(c) 100 miles long and 50 miles wide.
(d) 50 miles long and 100 miles wide.

2. As the book opens, which solider is not taking the card game seriously and offers to give back some of his winnings?
(a) Levy.
(b) Croft.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Gallagher.

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

4. Where do the men gather to keep dry during the storm?
(a) Under trees.
(b) In their tents.
(c) Between the trucks.
(d) In the mess hall.

5. At what time do the troops reach Anopopei?
(a) 0400 hours.
(b) 2200 hours
(c) 1800 hours
(d) 0300 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Cummings and Hearn like?

2. How do the soldiers feel about the conditions of the island?

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

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

5. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 5, what is Roth dreaming of when Minetta woke him up?

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