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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. 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) Wilson.
(c) Croft.
(d) Gallagher.

2. During a discussion between Brown and Stanley, what does Brown say he will do to his wife if she is cheating on him?
(a) Divorce her.
(b) Beat her up.
(c) Kill her.
(d) Forgive her.

3. In Part 2, Chapter 3, what does Hearn feel guilty over?
(a) Being born in a poor family.
(b) Having dry clothes.
(c) Fighting with others.
(d) Being an officer.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What ulterior motive does Cummings have for his relationship with Hearn?

2. By Part 2, Chapter 2, why has Croft become frustrated on the island?

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

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?

5. Where do the men gather to keep dry during the storm?

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