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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 7, who throws the grenade at the Japanese soldiers?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Red.
(c) Croft.
(d) Gallagher.

2. Why does the new soldier to Croft's platoon feel he does not fit in?
(a) He is college educated.
(b) The others know he is a better soldier.
(c) He is Jewish.
(d) He is new.

3. When fresh food arrives, how does Cummings divided it between the 180 soldiers and 38 officers?
(a) Officers eat first then the soldiers have the leftovers.
(b) Three quarters for the soldiers and one quarter for the officers.
(c) First come, first serve.
(d) Half for the soldiers and half for the officers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What do the troops take from the dead Japanese major?

3. Goldstein thinks about opening a business with his wife. What type of business does he want to open?

4. Leach offers a number of excuses why he can not take a picture of Dalleson. Which of the following is not one of his excuses?

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

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