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

2. What is the name of the island this platoon invaded before reaching Anopopei?
(a) Hokkaido.
(b) Kyushu.
(c) Motome.
(d) Honshu.

3. 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?
(a) Hennessey.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Martinez.
(d) Stanley.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the tone of Part 1, Chapter 1?

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

4. In Part 1, Chapter 2, why does Hennessey run out of the foxhole?

5. While some of the men are on the beach preparing their sleeping areas and fox holes, what does Stanley do to irritate Ridges?

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