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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 Part 1, Chapter 2, why does Hennessey run out of the foxhole?
(a) The hole is bombed.
(b) He wants to attack the Japanese.
(c) He is saving a friend.
(d) He soils his pants.

2. What is the General's worst fear about the island?
(a) The jungle.
(b) Bad weather.
(c) Lack of food.
(d) The openness of the beach.

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

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

5. What is the relationship between Cummings and Hearn like?
(a) Tense.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Complicated.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what body of water is the island of Anopopei located?

2. Hearn has a number of undesirable characteristics. What is one of them mentioned in Part 2, Chapter 3?

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

4. 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?

5. Why does Martinez refuse to be in charge of other men?

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