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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 2, what does Croft think about himself?
(a) He is a coward.
(b) He is unworthy.
(c) He is omnipotent.
(d) He is a good soldier.

2. During Red's flashback the reader learns that Red began work at an early age. What type of work did Red do from age 13 to 18?
(a) Grocery.
(b) Mining.
(c) Construction.
(d) Factory work.

3. Why is Cummings upset about when reviewing the air operations reports?
(a) Fights with other men.
(b) Not enough air support.
(c) Not enough time to prepare.
(d) Too complicated of an operation.

4. Why does Martinez refuse to be in charge of other men?
(a) He is afraid of the responsibility.
(b) He thinks it will be too much pressure.
(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. In Martinez's flashback in Part 2, Chapter 2, what did he dream of becoming?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Cook.
(c) Businessman.
(d) Soldier.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. By Part 2, Chapter 2, why has Croft become frustrated on the island?

3. Croft has a flashback and the reader learns that he joined a different branch of the military before joining the Army. What was the first branch Croft joined?

4. In Part 1, Chapter 2, why does Hennessey run out of the foxhole?

5. What events led to Croft joining the Army?

(see the answer key)

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