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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Croft has a flashback and the reader learns that he joined a different branch of the military before joining the Army. What was the first branch Croft joined?
(a) Marines.
(b) National Guard.
(c) Air Force.
(d) Navy.

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

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

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

5. Hearn has a number of undesirable characteristics. What is one of them mentioned in Part 2, Chapter 3?
(a) He is conceited.
(b) He has poor hygiene.
(c) He likes to sees others humiliated.
(d) He complains about everything.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 2, what does Croft think about himself?

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

3. During Part 2, Chapter 8, what are most of the soldiers doing?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 2, who does Mantelli send to Croft's platoon?

5. What is Red's strategy for dealing with his current situation of being at war?

(see the answer key)

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