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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. How does Wilson think he will benefit from the gun shot in the stomach?
(a) He will receive a medal of honor.
(b) He will be put out of his misery.
(c) It will relieve the pus from his venereal disease.
(d) He will be sent home.

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

3. What ulterior motive does Cummings have for his relationship with Hearn?
(a) Brotherly.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Fatherly.
(d) Sexual.

4. After crossing the open field, who is missing?
(a) Hearn.
(b) Croft.
(c) Martinez.
(d) Wilson.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems to be happening to Cumming's control in Part 2, Chapter 11?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 9, who delivers the bad news to Gallagher?

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

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

5. What events led to Croft joining the Army?

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