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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. During Part 2, Chapter 8, what are most of the soldiers doing?
(a) Relaxing on the beach.
(b) Building a road.
(c) Fighting the Japanese.
(d) Reparing their tents.

2. 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 soils his pants.
(d) He wants to attack the Japanese.

3. Why does Martinez refuse to be in charge of other men?
(a) He thinks it will be too much pressure.
(b) He is afraid of the responsibility.
(c) He feels he does not have the training to lead others.
(d) He thinks they will not listen to him because he is Mexican.

4. During Red's flashback the reader learns that Red began work at an early age. What type of work did Red do from age 13 to 18?
(a) Mining.
(b) Construction.
(c) Grocery.
(d) Factory work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What events led to Croft joining the Army?

2. Who is Major Dalleson's assistant?

3. Which character is noticeably more nervous then the others?

4. During the first days of the troops being on the island, how have the Japanese resistance reacted?

5. Wilson tells the men he has another woman in Kansas. What is his reason for liking her more than his own wife?

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