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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. Which member of Third Squad always daydreams abut what he'd do with a million dollars?
(a) Stink Harris.
(b) Eddie Lazzutti.
(c) Doc Peret.
(d) Oscar Johnson.

2. Why does Doc declare the Nazis and Japanese lost World War II?
(a) They fought poorly.
(b) They did not have right on their side.
(c) They did not want to win.
(d) Thye lacked the materials to win.

3. What season is it at the end of Chapter 40?
(a) Summer.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

4. What did Paul Berlin consider majoring in when he thought of attending the University of Iowa?
(a) Biology.
(b) Education.
(c) Architecture.
(d) Political Science.

5. In Chapter 39, Paul Berlin acknowledges that he went to war because he believes in what?
(a) Law.
(b) America.
(c) The Mission.
(d) Democracy.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what movie player of villains does Stink Harris compare the executed man?

2. What type of tree is Paul Berlin surprised to notice in Chapter 41?

3. Who finally makes the move to steal the van for the girl driving?

4. Which of the following is not among the list of charges lodged against Third Squad?

5. What is the origin of Buff's nickname?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Squad occasionally march down trails likely to be booby trapped?

2. How does Paul Berlin characterize the true war stories he has in Chapter 42?

3. Why does Cacciato require convincing regarding the Martin murder?

4. How does Paul Berlin feel about death in Chapter 32?

5. Describe Sarkin Aung Wan and Paul Berlin's debate in Chapter 44.

6. How does Third Squad escape execution in Chapter 36?

7. What news does Captain Rhallon bring Third Squad at the end of Chapter 33?

8. What implied ultimatum does Sarkin Aung Wan make to Paul Berlin in Chapter 43?

9. How does Paul Berlin plan plan to cope with his fears in Chapter 31?

10. Why does Doc Peret have to admit to the Cacciato chase in Chapter 33?

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