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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. What has Stanley's promotion to corporal done for him?
(a) He is more confident.
(b) He is more responsible.
(c) He is more arrogant.
(d) He is more afraid.

2. 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) A man pressing a button for an elevator.
(b) A baby bird learning to fly.
(c) The intelligence of a great man.
(d) An attack dog catching it prey.

3. Why is Cummings upset about when reviewing the air operations reports?
(a) Not enough air support.
(b) Not enough time to prepare.
(c) Fights with other men.
(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 more work to do out of the jungle.
(b) They are out in the open.
(c) There is a battle going on.
(d) Many men have died.

5. In Part 3, Chapter 2, why does Hearn allow Croft to take control?
(a) Croft has more experience.
(b) Croft knows the men better.
(c) Hearn is tired.
(d) Hearn is not confident in himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the troops take from the dead Japanese major?

3. In Part 3, Chapter 9, how far could the men carrying Wilson go before having to take a break?

4. 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?

5. During Part 2, Chapter 8, what are most of the soldiers doing?

(see the answer key)

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