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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 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) Killing.
(b) Writing in his journal.
(c) Disciplining the men.
(d) Firing a cannon.

2. What does Cummings believe is the way to power?
(a) Women.
(b) Politics.
(c) War.
(d) Money.

3. What events led to Croft joining the Army?
(a) His wife cheated on him and he hit her.
(b) His desire to kill something grew.
(c) He was discharged from the National Guard.
(d) His wife found out he cheated on her.

4. What profession does the reader learn Hearn wanted to enter into after graduation?
(a) Politics.
(b) The family business.
(c) Research.
(d) Military.

5. What subject did Roth study in college?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Botany.
(c) Chemistry.
(d) Accounting.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 7, who throws the grenade at the Japanese soldiers?

3. Cummings uses his journal to relieve tension and record his private thoughts, what is the underlying tone of Cummings' writing?

4. What was wrong with the reports Cummings received about the Japanese bivouac?

5. Which soldier carrying Wilson pretends to faint?

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