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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 Martinez's flashback in Part 2, Chapter 2, what did he dream of becoming?
(a) Cook.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Businessman.

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

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) Wilson.
(b) Hennessey.
(c) Martinez.
(d) Stanley.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Red's strategy for dealing with his current situation of being at war?

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

3. What is the relationship between Cummings and Hearn like?

4. What does Stanley hope to gain by befriending Brown?

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

(see the answer key)

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