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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. As the book opens, which solider is not taking the card game seriously and offers to give back some of his winnings?
(a) Levy.
(b) Gallagher.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Croft.

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

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

4. In Part 2, Chapter 5, as Roth thinks about his wife, what can the reader guess about her feelings toward him?
(a) She thinks he is sucessful.
(b) She wishes to have children.
(c) She thinks he worthless.
(d) She loves Roth.

5. 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) Stanley.
(c) Martinez.
(d) Hennessey.

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. How big is the island?

3. Which character is said to be a loner?

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

5. During Part 1, Chapter 1, what does Wilson daydream of doing on the island?

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