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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Hennessey.
(c) Martinez.
(d) Stanley.

2. Croft has convinced Hearn to move the troops up the mountain. However, Hearn only agrees to this decision if Martinez checks the pass for Japanese presence. As Martinez searches for the presence of Japanese soldiers, what is his first mistake?
(a) He kills a Japanese gaurd.
(b) He forgets to bring a radio.
(c) He travels alone.
(d) He opposes Crofts order.

3. Which character is noticeably more nervous then the others?
(a) Hennessey.
(b) Martinez.
(c) Gallagher.
(d) Levy.

4. What does Hearn think of Wilson's injury?
(a) It has spoiled the mission.
(b) It is not too bad.
(c) Hearn is glad it was not him.
(d) Wilson will get more attention.

5. Where was Cummings when he had his first homosexual encounter?
(a) Italy.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) West Point.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Stanley begin to lose respect for after his promotion?

2. In Part 1, Chapter 2, why does Hennessey run out of the foxhole?

3. During a conversation with Gallagher about killing a Japanese soldier, Martinez begins to feel guilty and also begins thinking about death. As he thinks about these things, he wishes there was a chaplain with the men. Why does Martinez wish there was a chaplain with them?

4. After Minetta is injured and taken to the hospital, what does he do to delay going back to combat?

5. How does Martinez feel about not taking the dead Japanese soldier's watch?

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