1. When fresh food arrives, how does Cummings divided it between the 180 soldiers and 38 officers?
(a) Officers eat first then the soldiers have the leftovers.
(b) First come, first serve.
(c) Three quarters for the soldiers and one quarter for the officers.
(d) Half for the soldiers and half for the officers.

2. What does Cummings feel is the nature of a woman?
(a) To bear children.
(b) To cheat.
(c) To love.
(d) To provide a home.

3. Where was Cummings when he had his first homosexual encounter?
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) West Point.
(d) Germany.

4. In Part 2, Chapter 6, who is in charge of setting up the recreation tent?
(a) Hearn.
(b) Martinez.
(c) Cummings.
(d) Roth.

5. How does Dalleson feel about being chief of operations?
(a) Miscast.
(b) Competent.
(c) Uneasy.
(d) Shameful.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. In Part 3, Chapter 8, how many men began the journey up the mountain?

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

5. What does Cummings believe is the way to power?

(see the answer key)

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