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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Red's flashback the reader learns that Red began work at an early age. What type of work did Red do from age 13 to 18?
(a) Factory work.
(b) Construction.
(c) Mining.
(d) Grocery.

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

3. Why does Martinez refuse to be in charge of other men?
(a) He thinks they will not listen to him because he is Mexican.
(b) He is afraid of the responsibility.
(c) He feels he does not have the training to lead others.
(d) He thinks it will be too much pressure.

4. How does Martinez feel about not taking the dead Japanese soldier's watch?
(a) Honorable.
(b) Unmanly.
(c) Disapointed in himself.
(d) Happy with himself.

5. 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) He loves his wife.
(c) He is an honorable man.
(d) The amount of liquor he can drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the men gather to keep dry during the storm?

2. 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?

3. As the campaign continues, Cummings pessimism grows. But as he reviews the progress of troops, he sees that have have advanced. How does Cummings feel about these advances the troops have made?

4. At what time do the troops reach Anopopei?

5. Goldstein thinks about opening a business with his wife. What type of business does he want to open?

(see the answer key)

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