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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Red's strategy for dealing with his current situation of being at war?
(a) Rely on the support of the platoon.
(b) Think positively.
(c) Seek guidance from a superior.
(d) Take it one day at a time.

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

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) Teases Ridges about being afraid of war.
(d) Jokes Ridges about losing the poker game last night.

4. What events led to Croft joining the Army?
(a) He was discharged from the National Guard.
(b) His wife cheated on him and he hit her.
(c) His wife found out he cheated on her.
(d) His desire to kill something grew.

5. What does Cummings state he will do to anyone who retreats from the Japanese?
(a) Send them to the stockade.
(b) Revoke their medals of honor,
(c) Place them on kitchen duty.
(d) Court-martial them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the weather turns for the worse and the tents are being blown away, what is the general mood of the men?

3. As Gallagher thinks about the past, why is he upset about the post office job?

4. What is the General's worst fear about the island?

5. In Martinez's flashback in Part 2, Chapter 2, what did he dream of becoming?

(see the answer key)

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