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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 good soldier.
(b) He is omnipotent.
(c) He is unworthy.
(d) He is a coward.

2. Wilson tells the men he has another woman in Kansas. What is his reason for liking her more than his own wife?
(a) She is wealthy.
(b) She is a better cook.
(c) She keeps the house clean.
(d) She is better in bed.

3. 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) Construction.
(b) Factory work.
(c) Grocery.
(d) Mining.

4. While some of the men are on the beach preparing their sleeping areas and fox holes, what does Stanley do to irritate Ridges?
(a) Teases Ridges about being afraid of war.
(b) Gives Ridges the grunt work.
(c) Kicks sand back in the hole Ridges is digging.
(d) Jokes Ridges about losing the poker game last night.

5. Hearn has a number of undesirable characteristics. What is one of them mentioned in Part 2, Chapter 3?
(a) He likes to sees others humiliated.
(b) He is conceited.
(c) He complains about everything.
(d) He has poor hygiene.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 3, what is Conn complaining about in the officer's mess hall?

2. 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?

3. Goldstein thinks about opening a business with his wife. What type of business does he want to open?

4. What is the relationship between Cummings and Hearn like?

5. What events led to Croft joining the Army?

(see the answer key)

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