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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hearn think of Wilson's injury?
(a) Wilson will get more attention.
(b) Hearn is glad it was not him.
(c) It has spoiled the mission.
(d) It is not too bad.

2. What does Croft eventually realize about the hike up the mountain?
(a) It will be the turning point of the battle.
(b) It is too great of a task.
(c) They do not have enough food.
(d) They should reach the top by sundown.

3. In Part 3, Chapter 11, how does Dalleson think the battle ended?
(a) With the hike up the mountian.
(b) With his efforts.
(c) With the destroyer.
(d) A lack of food and water.

4. As he is being carried through the jungle to the beach, Wilson dies. What do the men carrying Wilson do after he dies?
(a) Bury him.
(b) Leave him.
(c) Continue to carry him to the beach.
(d) Send him down the river.

5. What does Croft do when Roth finds the injured bird?
(a) Cares for it.
(b) Kills it.
(c) Makes fun of Roth for caring for it.
(d) Let's it go.

6. 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?
(a) They are meaningless.
(b) They are truthful.
(c) They are wise.
(d) They have no substance.

7. In Part 3, Chapter 13, did Martinez defy Croft, why or why not?
(a) Yes, he hated the man.
(b) No, he was Croft's friend.
(c) Yes, he thought Croft was wrong.
(d) No, he was too weak.

8. As the soldier's carry Wilson to the beach, his continually complains that he is thirsty. However the men say he can not drink any water with his injury. What is the explanation they give Wilson for not being allowed any water?
(a) The men carrying him need it more.
(b) He can drink the rain water.
(c) With a stomach injury, it will kill him.
(d) They left the water behind.

9. 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?
(a) Satisfied.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Disappointed.

10. What do the men feel as they look back at the mountain?
(a) Hate.
(b) Failure.
(c) Fear.
(d) Pride.

11. Croft has convinced Hearn to move the troops up the mountain. However, Hearn only agrees to this decision if Martinez checks the pass for Japanese presence. As Martinez searches for the presence of Japanese soldiers, what is his first mistake?
(a) He forgets to bring a radio.
(b) He kills a Japanese gaurd.
(c) He travels alone.
(d) He opposes Crofts order.

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

13. What does Ridges do that causes him to becomes emotional?
(a) Puts Wilson out of his misery.
(b) Refuses to continue.
(c) Tries to save Wilson's soul.
(d) Fights with Gallagher.

14. During Brown's flashback, what does he dream of studying in college?
(a) Astrology.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Chemical engineering.
(d) Aeronautical engineering.

15. In Part 3, Chapter 13, who tries to bribe Martinez to defy Croft?
(a) Roth.
(b) Red.
(c) Wyman.
(d) Gallagher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dalleson's aspirations for his career?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 13, after further conflict with Hearn, what does Cummings decide to do?

3. How does Wilson think he will benefit from the gun shot in the stomach?

4. In Part 3, Chapter 5, at night Wilson is very vocal. How does Brown try to keep him quiet?

5. In Part 3, Chapter 2, why do the men become uneasy as they leave the jungle?

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