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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 does Hearn request of Cummings in Part 2, Chapter 11?
(a) A transfer.
(b) A chance to fight.
(c) Respect.
(d) Permission to have some liquor.

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

3. In Part 1, Chapter 2, what does Croft think about himself?
(a) He is a coward.
(b) He is a good soldier.
(c) He is omnipotent.
(d) He is unworthy.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Croft has convinced Hearn to move the troops up the mountain. However, Hearn only agrees to this decision if Martinez checks the pass for Japanese presence. As Martinez searches for the presence of Japanese soldiers, what is his first mistake?

2. How long does Cummings suspect it will take for men to breach the Toyaku Line?

3. During a flashback of Cummings, the reader learns that he enjoyed sewing and sketching as a child, however his father did not approve. What was his father's action upon learning Cummings was partaking in womanly activities?

4. The groups of men carrying Wilson back to the beach are beginning to have a difficult time. They are tired and running out of water, additionally they are beginning to fight, who suggests the men leave Wilson behind?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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