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

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

3. As the book opens, which solider is not taking the card game seriously and offers to give back some of his winnings?
(a) Croft.
(b) Levy.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Gallagher.

4. Who does Stanley begin to lose respect for after his promotion?
(a) Brown.
(b) Polack.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Croft.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During a conversation with Gallagher about killing a Japanese soldier, Martinez begins to feel guilty and also begins thinking about death. As he thinks about these things, he wishes there was a chaplain with the men. Why does Martinez wish there was a chaplain with them?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 3, what does Hearn feel guilty over?

3. What does Cummings believe is the way to power?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 5, as Roth thinks about his wife, what can the reader guess about her feelings toward him?

5. What does Hearn request of Cummings in Part 2, Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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