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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. After firing a cannon to relieve some tension, Cummings returns to his tent feeling very good. He finds his journal which he keeps locked and begins to write, by the time he has finished his entry, how does Cummings feel about his words?
(a) They are meaningless.
(b) They are truthful.
(c) They have no substance.
(d) They are wise.

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

3. What is Wilson's reason for not telling the woman in Kansas about his wife?
(a) He does not want to commit.
(b) She may know his wife.
(c) He does not want to get divorced.
(d) He does not really want to be with her.

4. What is Cummings motive behind assigning Hearn tasks such as bringing him fresh flowers and taking liquor to the officer's mess tent?
(a) Humiliation.
(b) Revenge.
(c) He does not want Hearn fighting.
(d) Possible promotion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 3, which character is upset that the officers have a higher standard of living than the soldiers?

2. How does Dalleson feel about being chief of operations?

3. The men were taking a break and relaxing on the beach, as the men are talking, Croft becomes angry and fires a shot into the woods, what happens next that creates fear and panic?

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

5. One evening Brown and Stanley are in their bunks talking. What topic are they discussing?

(see the answer key)

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