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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Tex?
(a) The man who handles the legwork for the King.
(b) The chaplain.
(c) The only Marine officer in the camp.
(d) A guard.

2. Why does the King thank Sgt. Masters?
(a) To ask when some quinine might become available.
(b) For the wine the Sgt. gives the King.
(c) For tipping the King off about Lt. Grey's message.
(d) For helping the King recover from a bout of Malaria.

3. What does King offer Marlowe to join his payroll?
(a) One good meal a day.
(b) A geisha at his beck and call.
(c) $50 a week.
(d) $20 a week.

4. What does Col. Kennedy want to know from the King?
(a) The secret of the King's health and success.
(b) Why Sgt. Masters didn't get enough quinine in time.
(c) Why Lt. Grey keeps going to the enlisted latrines.
(d) What Marlowe is doing outside the wire.

5. Of what does Grey say he has heard rumors?
(a) That they are to be given new clothing next week.
(b) An armistice.
(c) A diamond in the camp.
(d) An allied invasion.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what do the officers depend heavily for survival?

2. Who does the King speak to across the compound?

3. Why does Larkin punish Pvt. Gurble?

4. Why is Lt. Grey summoning the person?

5. Why does the King panic at Marlowe's request?

(see the answer key)

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