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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which soldier states he will re-enlist?
(a) Red.
(b) Gallagher.
(c) Goldstein.
(d) Martinez.

2. In Part 3, Chapter 4, why does Hearn think the men resist his leadership?
(a) They fear Croft.
(b) They do not know him.
(c) They like Croft as their leader.
(d) They think he is worthless.

3. How is the leader of the patrol through pass killed?
(a) Killed by Croft.
(b) Fell off the mountian.
(c) Bullet in the Chest.
(d) Grenade.

4. As the troop continues up the mountain, the weight of the backpacks weighs them down, making it more difficult to hike. What does Wyman do to try to lighten his pack?
(a) Throws out his canteen.
(b) Throws out his dry clothes.
(c) Throws out is blanket.
(d) Throws out his medical supplies.

5. Cummings often thinks about how the campaign might go wrong which causes him frustration. In addition to writing in his journal, how else does Cummings release his tensions?
(a) Disciplining the men.
(b) Firing a cannon.
(c) Killing.
(d) Writing in his journal.

6. Which soldier stays with the soldier who pretends to faint?
(a) Goldstein.
(b) Ridges.
(c) Stanley.
(d) Brown.

7. In Part 3, Chapter 7, Hearn is seeking Martinez's advice on what the troops should do. What does Hearn decide to do with the troops?
(a) Give control to Croft.
(b) Give them leave.
(c) Continue toward the mountian.
(d) Turn back.

8. The men have crossed the four-foot gap in the mountain side and have witnessed Roth fall as he tried to jump it. Who does Gallagher eventually blame for Roth's death?
(a) Croft.
(b) Himself.
(c) Martinez.
(d) Red.

9. What does Hearn suggest when the men reach the open field?
(a) They continue marching.
(b) They split up into two groups.
(c) That Croft leads the men.
(d) They rest for the night.

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

11. In Part 3, Chapter 4, how long did the men run before realizing that one of their men is not with them?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

12. In Part 3, Chapter 2, who does Hearn decide cannot be trusted?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Red.
(c) Cummings.
(d) Croft.

13. Brown is considering his current mission of carrying Wilson back to the beach and becomes angry with Croft for sending him. How is Brown's anger toward Croft for sending him with Wilson a contradiction?
(a) He likes Croft and trusts his judgement.
(b) He was also in need of medical attention.
(c) He is friends with Wilson.
(d) He wanted to be sent.

14. The men continue up the mountain based on the information provided by Martinez, what do the men assume about the mountain pass?
(a) There are Japanese soldiers.
(b) There is no way through.
(c) There are no Japanese soldiers.
(d) Martinez has killed all the Japanese soldiers.

15. What is Dalleson's aspirations for his career?
(a) Return home and become a teacher.
(b) Retire from the Army.
(c) Become a Major.
(d) Become a Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was wrong with the reports Cummings received about the Japanese bivouac?

2. Where was Cummings when he had his first homosexual encounter?

3. In Part 3, Chapter 14, what does Red feel he needs from the other men?

4. What is Croft's intention in telling Hearn there are no Japanese guarding the pass and in sending him and a group of men to patrol?

5. How does Dalleson feel about being chief of operations?

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