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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What natural landmark is on the island?
(a) Waterfall.
(b) Lake.
(c) Volcano.
(d) Mountain range

2. How do the soldiers feel about the conditions of the island?
(a) Happy.
(b) Fortunate.
(c) Miserable.
(d) Indifferent.

3. Where do the men gather to keep dry during the storm?
(a) In the mess hall.
(b) Between the trucks.
(c) In their tents.
(d) Under trees.

4. What seems to be happening to Cumming's control in Part 2, Chapter 11?
(a) It is breaking down.
(b) It is increasing.
(c) He is becoming doubtful.
(d) He wants to transfer control to someone else.

5. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 5, what is Roth dreaming of when Minetta woke him up?
(a) Home.
(b) Butterflies.
(c) Fighting.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Martinez refuse to be in charge of other men?

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

3. In Part 2, Chapter 3, what does Hearn feel guilty over?

4. How does Wilson control his wife?

5. In the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 1, some of the men are playing poker. Which card player wins 100 Australian pounds?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Croft's recurring nightmare.

2. Through confusion and exhaustion, why does Martinez feel guilty in Part 3, Chapter 10?

3. Why does Hearn think that a relationship with Croft will be difficult?

4. As the troops enter the jungle, what is their strategy for getting through the dense terrain?

5. Why does Hearn think he is becoming a prude?

6. How does Hearn's insecurity show in Part 3, Chapter 2?

7. What does Mailer accomplish in the first chapter in terms of mood and characters?

8. After carrying Wilson and enduring the heat and exhaustion, why didn't the men leave Wilson behind?

9. What are Croft's feelings aboutHearn joining the platoon?

10. Why are the officers upset about the food they receive in the Army?

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