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

2. Who does Cummings blame for him not knowing the severity of the storm?
(a) The officers.
(b) The meteorological corps.
(c) The soldiers.
(d) Himself.

3. What happens physically to Cummings as things begin to go wrong?
(a) He develops a twitch.
(b) He suffers from vomiting.
(c) He suffers from headaches.
(d) He suffers from diarrhea.

4. 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) Kill her.
(c) Beat her up.
(d) Forgive her.

5. In Part 1, Chapter 2, what does Croft think about himself?
(a) He is a good soldier.
(b) He is omnipotent.
(c) He is a coward.
(d) He is unworthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Stanley begin to lose respect for after his promotion?

2. Where was Cummings when he had his first homosexual encounter?

3. As Gallagher thinks about the past, why is he upset about the post office job?

4. Cummings was the commander of the entire island, however, his part in the actual campaign is questionable. What is Cummings responsibility to the success of the attack compared to?

5. What job is Dalleson most confident at performing?

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