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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) Labor unions.
(b) The Japanese.
(c) Taxes.
(d) Women.

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

3. Who is the only man to feel sorry about Hennessey's death?
(a) Martinez.
(b) Croft.
(c) Red.
(d) Toglio.

4. Why does the new soldier to Croft's platoon feel he does not fit in?
(a) He is Jewish.
(b) The others know he is a better soldier.
(c) He is college educated.
(d) He is new.

5. How does the commanding officer describe Anopopei?
(a) Like hell.
(b) Like paradise.
(c) Like a kidney bean.
(d) Like an ocarina.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Part 1, Chapter 2 opens, the men are getting ready to advance on the island. What solider does Croft feel will be killed upon landing on Anopopei?

2. One evening Brown and Stanley are in their bunks talking. What topic are they discussing?

3. In Part 2, Chapter 2, who does Mantelli send to Croft's platoon?

4. In the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 1, some of the men are playing poker. Which card player wins 100 Australian pounds?

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

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