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

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

3. What is Cummings reasoning for treating the soldiers unfairly?
(a) He treats everyone unfairly.
(b) They will fight better.
(c) They deserve it.
(d) It is Army law.

4. Why does the new soldier to Croft's platoon feel he does not fit in?
(a) He is new.
(b) He is Jewish.
(c) The others know he is a better soldier.
(d) He is college educated.

5. What game does Cummings and Hearn play, after Cummings states it is his only passion?
(a) Darts.
(b) Checkers.
(c) Chess.
(d) Poker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ulterior motive does Cummings have for his relationship with Hearn?

2. The men were taking a break and relaxing on the beach, as the men are talking, Croft becomes angry and fires a shot into the woods, what happens next that creates fear and panic?

3. Goldstein thinks about opening a business with his wife. What type of business does he want to open?

4. During Gallagher's flashback, what organization does the reader learn he joined as a teenager?

5. What is the name of the island this platoon invaded before reaching Anopopei?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is learned about Cummings sexuality in Part 2, Chapter 6 and what leads to this conclusion?

3. Why had Red gone to the medical tent and what was the result of the visit?

4. What does Cummings write about in his secret journal?

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

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

7. What do the soldiers carry on their backs through the jungle and how much does it weigh?

8. As the men continue to trek up the mountain, what is their general physical condition?

9. How are Croft's instructions to Martinez regarding his mission to inspect the mountain pass deceiving toward Hearn?

10. Describe Dalleson's advancement in the army and how he feels about his current position.

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