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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Part 3, Chapter 2, what is one thing Hearn realizes he must rely on Croft for?
(a) His expereince.
(b) His friendships with the soldiers.
(c) His ability to lead.
(d) His strength.

2. By Part 2, Chapter 2, why has Croft become frustrated on the island?
(a) He feels his platoon is only on labor duties.
(b) He feels his platoon needs more men.
(c) He feels his platoon does not have enough dry clothes.
(d) He feels his platoon is fighting too much.

3. In Part 2, Chapter 5, as Roth thinks about his wife, what can the reader guess about her feelings toward him?
(a) She wishes to have children.
(b) She loves Roth.
(c) She thinks he worthless.
(d) She thinks he is sucessful.

4. Why does Martinez refuse to be in charge of other men?
(a) He thinks it will be too much pressure.
(b) He is afraid of the responsibility.
(c) He feels he does not have the training to lead others.
(d) He thinks they will not listen to him because he is Mexican.

5. What profession does the reader learn Hearn wanted to enter into after graduation?
(a) Research.
(b) The family business.
(c) Politics.
(d) Military.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3, Chapter 2, why does Hearn allow Croft to take control?

2. As Croft looks at the mountain, why is he frustrated?

3. What events led to Croft joining the Army?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 2, who does Mantelli send to Croft's platoon?

5. What happens physically to Cummings as things begin to go wrong?

(see the answer key)

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