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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Red do when Hearn offers him the rank of corporal?
(a) He thinks it is a ploy.
(b) He is happily accepts it.
(c) His is afraid of the responsibility.
(d) He rejects it.

2. What is Croft's intention in telling Hearn there are no Japanese guarding the pass and in sending him and a group of men to patrol?
(a) Hearn would begin to trust Croft.
(b) Croft would be seen as a hero.
(c) Hearn would be killed.
(d) Hearn would give up command.

3. In Part 3, Chapter 8, how many men began the journey up the mountain?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 7.
(d) 10.

4. The soldiers are tired and their health is beginning to fail, additionally recent events have dulled the man's spirits, however Croft does not seem to care. How do the soldiers feel about Crofts' decision to continue through the pass, given recent events?
(a) Resentful.
(b) Happy,
(c) Angry.
(d) Relieved.

5. The men continue up the mountain based on the information provided by Martinez, what do the men assume about the mountain pass?
(a) There are Japanese soldiers.
(b) Martinez has killed all the Japanese soldiers.
(c) There are no Japanese soldiers.
(d) There is no way through.

Short Answer Questions

1. When fresh food arrives, how does Cummings divided it between the 180 soldiers and 38 officers?

2. During a flashback of Cummings, the reader learns that he enjoyed sewing and sketching as a child, however his father did not approve. What was his father's action upon learning Cummings was partaking in womanly activities?

3. Where was Cummings when he had his first homosexual encounter?

4. What is Cummings reasoning for treating the soldiers unfairly?

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

(see the answer key)

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