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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. During Part 2, Chapter 8, what are most of the soldiers doing?
(a) Fighting the Japanese.
(b) Relaxing on the beach.
(c) Reparing their tents.
(d) Building a road.

2. In Part 3, Chapter 9, how far could the men carrying Wilson go before having to take a break?
(a) 10 feet.
(b) 25 yards.
(c) 50 yards.
(d) 1 mile.

3. As the soldier's carry Wilson to the beach, his continually complains that he is thirsty. However the men say he can not drink any water with his injury. What is the explanation they give Wilson for not being allowed any water?
(a) They left the water behind.
(b) The men carrying him need it more.
(c) With a stomach injury, it will kill him.
(d) He can drink the rain water.

4. What does Croft do with the Japanese soldier who did not die from the grenade?
(a) Shoots him right away.
(b) Ties him up.
(c) Lets him go.
(d) Takes him prisoner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What events led to Croft joining the Army?

2. 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?

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

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

5. Why does the new soldier to Croft's platoon feel he does not fit in?

(see the answer key)

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