1. Cummings often thinks about how the campaign might go wrong which causes him frustration. In addition to writing in his journal, how else does Cummings release his tensions?
(a) Disciplining the men.
(b) Killing.
(c) Writing in his journal.
(d) Firing a cannon.

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

3. Wilson had a flashback to his life before the war. During this flashback the reader learns the Wilson admires his father for what reason?
(a) He is a sucessful businessman.
(b) The amount of liquor he can drink.
(c) He is an honorable man.
(d) He loves his wife.

4. In Martinez's flashback in Part 2, Chapter 2, what did he dream of becoming?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Cook.
(d) Businessman.

5. How big is the island?
(a) 100 miles long and 50 miles wide.
(b) 50 miles long and 150 miles wide.
(c) 150 miles long and 50 miles wide.
(d) 50 miles long and 100 miles wide.

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. What ulterior motive does Cummings have for his relationship with Hearn?

3. Hearn has a number of undesirable characteristics. What is one of them mentioned in Part 2, Chapter 3?

4. How does Brown feel about being a sergeant?

5. Which character is noticeably more nervous then the others?

(see the answer key)

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