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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 Part 3, Chapter 2, what is one thing Hearn realizes he must rely on Croft for?
(a) His friendships with the soldiers.
(b) His ability to lead.
(c) His strength.
(d) His expereince.

2. During a flashback of Cummings, the reader learns that he enjoyed sewing and sketching as a child, however his father did not approve. What was his father's action upon learning Cummings was partaking in womanly activities?
(a) His father took him to work at his factory.
(b) His father did nothing.
(c) He was sent to military school.
(d) He was forbidden to continue the activites.

3. In Part 2, Chapter 8, what are Conn's true feelings about Wakara?
(a) He is very useful.
(b) He is a traitor.
(c) He is a good soldier.
(d) He is not much help.

4. In Part 2, Chapter 13, after further conflict with Hearn, what does Cummings decide to do?
(a) Have Hearn lead a reconnaissance patrol.
(b) Have Hearn transferred again.
(c) Have Hearn court-martialed.
(d) Have Hearn demoted.

5. In Part 3, Chapter 1, why does Hearn feel he will have a difficult time with Croft?
(a) Hearn is his superior.
(b) Croft is Hearn's superior.
(c) Croft is friends with Cummings.
(d) Croft does not like anyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What have the soliders been doing in the five weeks they have been on the island?

2. What background does Ridges have that leads him to enjoy physical work?

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

4. What does Cummings state he will do to anyone who retreats from the Japanese?

5. What is the tone of Part 1, Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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