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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) Teacher.
(b) Businessman.
(c) Cook.
(d) Soldier.

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

3. How do the soldiers feel about the conditions of the island?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Miserable.
(c) Happy.
(d) Fortunate.

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

5. 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?
(a) Navy.
(b) Air Force.
(c) National Guard.
(d) Marines.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Cummings upset about when reviewing the air operations reports?

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

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