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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 3, Chapter 2, why does Hearn allow Croft to take control?
(a) Hearn is not confident in himself.
(b) Croft has more experience.
(c) Hearn is tired.
(d) Croft knows the men better.

2. In Part 2, Chapter 13, after further conflict with Hearn, what does Cummings decide to do?
(a) Have Hearn court-martialed.
(b) Have Hearn lead a reconnaissance patrol.
(c) Have Hearn demoted.
(d) Have Hearn transferred again.

3. In Part 2, Chapter 8, how does Wakara feel around the other men?
(a) Welcomed.
(b) Uncomfortable.
(c) Superior.
(d) Frightened.

4. In Part 2, Chapter 1, the men are now on the island, who is the commanding officer on the island?
(a) Red.
(b) Cummings.
(c) Croft.
(d) Stanley.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 2, Chapter 12, why does Red decide to go to the hospital?

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

4. Cummings often thinks about how the campaign might go wrong which causes him frustration. In addition to writing in his journal, how else does Cummings release his tensions?

5. During Part 3, Chapter 2, what is one thing Hearn realizes he must rely on Croft for?

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