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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. 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 is sucessful.
(d) She thinks he worthless.

2. In Part 3, Chapter 2, why does Hearn allow Croft to take control?
(a) Croft knows the men better.
(b) Croft has more experience.
(c) Hearn is tired.
(d) Hearn is not confident in himself.

3. Leach offers a number of excuses why he can not take a picture of Dalleson. Which of the following is not one of his excuses?
(a) The lighting is off.
(b) The shutter speed is not fast enough.
(c) He has little film.
(d) The lens angle is not right.

4. In Part 2, Chapter 2, who does Mantelli send to Croft's platoon?
(a) Glodstein .
(b) Cummings.
(c) Roth.
(d) Brown.

5. What does Hearn request of Cummings in Part 2, Chapter 11?
(a) Permission to have some liquor.
(b) A transfer.
(c) A chance to fight.
(d) Respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the new soldier to Croft's platoon feel he does not fit in?

2. How do the soldiers feel about the conditions of the island?

3. What is Cummings motive behind assigning Hearn tasks such as bringing him fresh flowers and taking liquor to the officer's mess tent?

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

5. In Part 3, Chapter 2, who does Hearn decide cannot be trusted?

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