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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. How does Brown feel about being a sergeant?
(a) Privileged.
(b) Resentful.
(c) Unlucky.
(d) Proud.

2. One evening Brown and Stanley are in their bunks talking. What topic are they discussing?
(a) Strategy.
(b) War.
(c) Home.
(d) Women.

3. What is the tone of Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Terror.
(c) Excitment.
(d) Fear.

4. As Gallagher thinks about the past, why is he upset about the post office job?
(a) He was called to war before he could start work.
(b) He was fired from the job.
(c) He did not pass the employment test.
(d) A Jewish alderman's nephew got the job.

5. Why is Cummings upset about when reviewing the air operations reports?
(a) Too complicated of an operation.
(b) Fights with other men.
(c) Not enough air support.
(d) Not enough time to prepare.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only man to feel sorry about Hennessey's death?

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

3. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 3, what is Conn complaining about in the officer's mess hall?

4. What does Cummings state he will do to anyone who retreats from the Japanese?

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

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