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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Martinez refuse to be in charge of other men?
(a) He thinks they will not listen to him because he is Mexican.
(b) He feels he does not have the training to lead others.
(c) He is afraid of the responsibility.
(d) He thinks it will be too much pressure.

2. One evening Brown and Stanley are in their bunks talking. What topic are they discussing?
(a) War.
(b) Strategy.
(c) Home.
(d) Women.

3. How big is the island?
(a) 50 miles long and 100 miles wide.
(b) 150 miles long and 50 miles wide.
(c) 100 miles long and 50 miles wide.
(d) 50 miles long and 150 miles wide.

4. Hearn has a number of undesirable characteristics. What is one of them mentioned in Part 2, Chapter 3?
(a) He is conceited.
(b) He has poor hygiene.
(c) He likes to sees others humiliated.
(d) He complains about everything.

5. By Part 2, Chapter 2, why has Croft become frustrated on the island?
(a) He feels his platoon is only on labor duties.
(b) He feels his platoon is fighting too much.
(c) He feels his platoon does not have enough dry clothes.
(d) He feels his platoon needs more men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What natural landmark is on the island?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 3, which character is upset that the officers have a higher standard of living than the soldiers?

3. In Martinez's flashback in Part 2, Chapter 2, what did he dream of becoming?

4. How do the soldiers feel about the conditions of the island?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 1, the men are now on the island, who is the commanding officer on the island?

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