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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cummings was the commander of the entire island, however, his part in the actual campaign is questionable. What is Cummings responsibility to the success of the attack compared to?
(a) An attack dog catching it prey.
(b) The intelligence of a great man.
(c) A baby bird learning to fly.
(d) A man pressing a button for an elevator.

2. Cummings often thinks about how the campaign might go wrong which causes him frustration. In addition to writing in his journal, how else does Cummings release his tensions?
(a) Disciplining the men.
(b) Writing in his journal.
(c) Killing.
(d) Firing a cannon.

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

4. In Part 3, Chapter 2, why do the men become uneasy as they leave the jungle?
(a) There is a battle going on.
(b) Many men have died.
(c) There is more work to do out of the jungle.
(d) They are out in the open.

5. Who does Stanley begin to lose respect for after his promotion?
(a) Croft.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Polack.
(d) Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hearn suggest when the men reach the open field?

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

3. How does Brown feel about being a sergeant?

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

5. What does Cummings believe is the way to power?

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