1. 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) Relieved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Happy,
(d) Resentful.

2. What is Cummings reasoning for treating the soldiers unfairly?
(a) It is Army law.
(b) They deserve it.
(c) They will fight better.
(d) He treats everyone unfairly.

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

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

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) There are no Japanese soldiers.
(c) Martinez has killed all the Japanese soldiers.
(d) There is no way through.

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. How is the leader of the patrol through pass killed?

3. What does Cummings feel is the nature of a woman?

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

5. In Part 2, Chapter 13, after further conflict with Hearn, what does Cummings decide to do?

(see the answer key)

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