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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After failing out of college, what profession did Brown take up?
(a) Sales.
(b) The family business.
(c) Construction.
(d) Factory work.

2. In Part 2, Chapter 8, what are Conn's true feelings about Wakara?
(a) He is very useful.
(b) He is a traitor.
(c) He is not much help.
(d) He is a good soldier.

3. What does Hearn request of Cummings in Part 2, Chapter 11?
(a) Respect.
(b) A transfer.
(c) Permission to have some liquor.
(d) A chance to fight.

4. What is the General's worst fear about the island?
(a) The openness of the beach.
(b) The jungle.
(c) Lack of food.
(d) Bad weather.

5. Cummings uses his journal to relieve tension and record his private thoughts, what is the underlying tone of Cummings' writing?
(a) Questioning.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Sexual.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Martinez returns from checking the mountain pass, he is deceptive to some of the other men. Who is Martinez hoping to impress by his actions during his mission?

4. In Part 1, Chapter 2, why does Hennessey run out of the foxhole?

5. In Part 3, Chapter 9, how far could the men carrying Wilson go before having to take a break?

(see the answer key)

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