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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. 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?
(a) Martinez.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Stanley.
(d) Hennessey.

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

3. There is an ongoing fear within each of the men in this story. However, during Part 3, Chapter 1, the men briefly forget this fear and the current state of their lives. What event causes this to occur?
(a) The sunset.
(b) Letters from home.
(c) A celebration among the platoon.
(d) A break in fighting.

4. What does Cummings state he will do to anyone who retreats from the Japanese?
(a) Revoke their medals of honor,
(b) Court-martial them.
(c) Send them to the stockade.
(d) Place them on kitchen duty.

5. What background does Ridges have that leads him to enjoy physical work?
(a) Farming.
(b) Boxing.
(c) Factory work.
(d) Construction.

Short Answer Questions

1. After failing out of college, what profession did Brown take up?

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

3. In Part 2, Chapter 9, how is the life of these soldiers described?

4. When fresh food arrives, how does Cummings divided it between the 180 soldiers and 38 officers?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 13, after further conflict with Hearn, what does Cummings decide to do?

(see the answer key)

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