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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. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 3, what is Conn complaining about in the officer's mess hall?
(a) The Japanese.
(b) Women.
(c) Labor unions.
(d) Taxes.

2. In Part 2, Chapter 1, the men are now on the island, who is the commanding officer on the island?
(a) Stanley.
(b) Cummings.
(c) Red.
(d) Croft.

3. While some of the men are on the beach preparing their sleeping areas and fox holes, what does Stanley do to irritate Ridges?
(a) Kicks sand back in the hole Ridges is digging.
(b) Gives Ridges the grunt work.
(c) Jokes Ridges about losing the poker game last night.
(d) Teases Ridges about being afraid of war.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 3, what does Hearn feel guilty over?

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

3. During Part 1, Chapter 1, what does Wilson daydream of doing on the island?

4. As the book opens, which solider is not taking the card game seriously and offers to give back some of his winnings?

5. What natural landmark is on the island?

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