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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 Martinez's flashback in Part 2, Chapter 2, what did he dream of becoming?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Businessman.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Cook.

2. As Part 1, Chapter 2 opens, the men are getting ready to advance on the island. What solider does Croft feel will be killed upon landing on Anopopei?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Stanley.
(c) Hennessey.
(d) Martinez.

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

4. Why does the new soldier to Croft's platoon feel he does not fit in?
(a) He is Jewish.
(b) He is college educated.
(c) The others know he is a better soldier.
(d) He is new.

5. How does Brown feel about being a sergeant?
(a) Unlucky.
(b) Privileged.
(c) Resentful.
(d) Proud.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 2, what does Croft think about himself?

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

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

4. What does Croft do with the Japanese soldier who did not die from the grenade?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 7, who finds the illicit whiskey?

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