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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As he is being carried through the jungle to the beach, Wilson dies. What do the men carrying Wilson do after he dies?
(a) Send him down the river.
(b) Leave him.
(c) Continue to carry him to the beach.
(d) Bury him.

2. 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 strength.
(d) His expereince.

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

4. What reason does Minetta give for Goldstein feeling sorry about a man who died in the hospital?
(a) He is scared.
(b) He is geniune.
(c) He is Jewish.
(d) He is not a man.

5. What does Croft eventually realize about the hike up the mountain?
(a) It is too great of a task.
(b) They should reach the top by sundown.
(c) It will be the turning point of the battle.
(d) They do not have enough food.

6. Cummings was the commander of the entire island, however, his part in the actual campaign is questionable. What is Cummings responsibility to the success of the attack compared to?
(a) The intelligence of a great man.
(b) A baby bird learning to fly.
(c) An attack dog catching it prey.
(d) A man pressing a button for an elevator.

7. In Part 3, Chapter 11, who is responsible for the battle that kills General Toyaku?
(a) Dalleson.
(b) Croft.
(c) Hearn.
(d) Cummings.

8. As Croft looks at the mountain, why is he frustrated?
(a) He will never get to climb it.
(b) He must lead the troops over it.
(c) He did not travel as far as he wanted to.
(d) There is a battle on the other side of the mountian.

9. As the campaign continues, Cummings pessimism grows. But as he reviews the progress of troops, he sees that have have advanced. How does Cummings feel about these advances the troops have made?
(a) Powerful.
(b) Satisfied.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Surprised.

10. What was wrong with the reports Cummings received about the Japanese bivouac?
(a) The reports were conflicting.
(b) Cummings did not have enough men available to investigate.
(c) There were no coordinates.
(d) It was not deserted.

11. What does Martinez hope to gain by remaining loyal to the Army?
(a) He will become a hero.
(b) Lifelong friends.
(c) He will be able to support his family.
(d) Advancement.

12. What background does Ridges have that leads him to enjoy physical work?
(a) Farming.
(b) Factory work.
(c) Construction.
(d) Boxing.

13. After Wilson dies, how does Ridges feel regarding God?
(a) Cheated.
(b) Thankful.
(c) Resentful.
(d) Validated.

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

15. One night, Gallagher and Martinez talk about Martinez's search mission of the pass. Martinez admits that he killed a Japanese soldier. What does Gallagher think of Martinez for killing the Japanese soldier?
(a) He is brave.
(b) He is a hero.
(c) He is a monster.
(d) He is scared.

Short Answer Questions

1. After firing a cannon to relieve some tension, Cummings returns to his tent feeling very good. He finds his journal which he keeps locked and begins to write, by the time he has finished his entry, how does Cummings feel about his words?

2. In Part 3, Chapter 2, how many miles does Hearn want to travel before dark?

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

4. In Part 3, Chapter 2, why does Hearn allow Croft to take control?

5. In Part 3, Chapter 1, why does Hearn feel he will have a difficult time with Croft?

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