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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 loves his wife.
(b) The amount of liquor he can drink.
(c) He is an honorable man.
(d) He is a sucessful businessman.

2. During a discussion between Brown and Stanley, what does Brown say he will do to his wife if she is cheating on him?
(a) Forgive her.
(b) Beat her up.
(c) Kill her.
(d) Divorce her.

3. What do the troops take from the dead Japanese major?
(a) A diary.
(b) His guns.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Maps of the island.

4. In Part 2, Chapter 10, who does Gallagher realize is the only person who understands him?
(a) Croft.
(b) Wilson.
(c) His wife.
(d) His mother.

5. How does Minetta think the injured are treated?
(a) Like dogs.
(b) With compassion.
(c) With speical treatment.
(d) Indifferent.

6. In Part 2, Chapter 9, how is the life of these soldiers described?
(a) Eventful.
(b) Luxurious.
(c) Monotonous.
(d) Hanging in the balance.

7. Which character is noticeably more nervous then the others?
(a) Levy.
(b) Gallagher.
(c) Martinez.
(d) Hennessey.

8. Croft has a flashback and the reader learns that he joined a different branch of the military before joining the Army. What was the first branch Croft joined?
(a) Marines.
(b) National Guard.
(c) Air Force.
(d) Navy.

9. What does Stanley hope to gain by befriending Brown?
(a) A job.
(b) Extra time off.
(c) Advancement.
(d) Support.

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

11. What seems to be happening to Cumming's control in Part 2, Chapter 11?
(a) He wants to transfer control to someone else.
(b) He is becoming doubtful.
(c) It is increasing.
(d) It is breaking down.

12. How do the soldiers feel about the conditions of the island?
(a) Fortunate.
(b) Happy.
(c) Miserable.
(d) Indifferent.

13. While some of the men are on the beach preparing their sleeping areas and fox holes, what does Stanley do to irritate Ridges?
(a) Teases Ridges about being afraid of war.
(b) Jokes Ridges about losing the poker game last night.
(c) Gives Ridges the grunt work.
(d) Kicks sand back in the hole Ridges is digging.

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

15. During Part 2, Chapter 8, what are most of the soldiers doing?
(a) Fighting the Japanese.
(b) Relaxing on the beach.
(c) Building a road.
(d) Reparing their tents.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Cummings reasoning for treating the soldiers unfairly?

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

4. 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?

5. What is Cummings motive behind assigning Hearn tasks such as bringing him fresh flowers and taking liquor to the officer's mess tent?

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