The Naked and the Dead Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Naked and the Dead Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 135 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Croft has a flashback and the reader learns that he joined a different branch of the military before joining the Army. What was the first branch Croft joined?

2. How do the soldiers feel about the conditions of the island?

3. What do the troops take from the dead Japanese major?

4. What natural landmark is on the island?

5. How does Minetta think the injured are treated?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the end what was the total death count?

2. Why does Hearn dislike Conn, Hobart, and Dalleson?

3. Why is Dalleson tasked to prepare the logistics for the attack on Toyaku Line?

4. How does Minetta's plan to be moved to the mental ward backfire?

5. What is Cummings solution to bring the men back in line and give one example of this?

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

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

8. Why is Dalleson and not Cummings recognized for the successful end of the campaign?

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

10. As the men continue to build the road, what thoughts begin to cross their minds and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The treatment of the officers compared to the soldiers is discussed a number of times throughout the book.

1) How are the officers treated as compared to the soldiers?

2) From an officer's viewpoint, why are the soldiers and officers treated differently? Cite examples from specific characters.

3) From a soldier's viewpoint, why are the soldiers and officers treated differently? Cite examples from specific characters.

4) Which view point do you agree with and why? If you do not agree with either, explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the history of this novel. Research the period of WWII and write an essay that answers the following:

1) What is the significance of this time period?

2) In your opinion, do you think the story would have had the same meaning if written in a different time period?

3) What effect did this novel have on the general public at this time it was published?

Essay Topic 3

Mailer uses a common literary tool of a flashback in a very unusual way. This purpose of this method is to provide the reader with additional information about the characters.

1) What is the time machine?

2) How does Mailer use this story telling method for character development?

3) Do any of the character learn anything from remembering their past and comparing it to the present?

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