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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At this point the soldiers have turned around and are making their way back to the beach. What is the general feeling of the soldiers toward Croft?
(a) Herosim.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Confidence.

2. What is Croft's intention in telling Hearn there are no Japanese guarding the pass and in sending him and a group of men to patrol?
(a) Hearn would give up command.
(b) Hearn would be killed.
(c) Hearn would begin to trust Croft.
(d) Croft would be seen as a hero.

3. Roth thinks about how how angry he is at Croft and feels he would do a better job as a leader and would be nicer to his men. Unconsciously he thinks about his own past actions and hopes they do not bring him bad luck. What negative actions does Roth fear might bring him bad luck?
(a) Thinking negatively.
(b) His behavior as a debt collector.
(c) How he treats his wife.
(d) Seeing the dead.

4. What is the name of the mountain Croft is determined to climb?
(a) Mount Toykau.
(b) Mount Anaka.
(c) Mount Anopopei.
(d) Mount Motome.

5. Where was Cummings when he had his first homosexual encounter?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) West Point.

6. During Part 3, Chapter 2, what is one thing Hearn realizes he must rely on Croft for?
(a) His expereince.
(b) His strength.
(c) His friendships with the soldiers.
(d) His ability to lead.

7. One night on the mountain, Martinez expresses his wish for a chaplain. At this, Polack tells the men his opinion of religion. How does Polack feel about religion?
(a) There is no truth to it.
(b) It gives people hope.
(c) It is a money-making busines
(d) It is a way of life.

8. What happens when the troop begins crossing the field?
(a) Croft disappears.
(b) The men fght with each other.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The Japanese attack.

9. 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 opposes Crofts order.
(b) He forgets to bring a radio.
(c) He kills a Japanese gaurd.
(d) He travels alone.

10. After Wilson dies, how does Ridges feel regarding God?
(a) Thankful.
(b) Resentful.
(c) Cheated.
(d) Validated.

11. Which soldier carrying Wilson pretends to faint?
(a) Stanley.
(b) Brown.
(c) Ridges.
(d) Goldstein.

12. In Part 3, Chapter 7, Hearn is seeking Martinez's advice on what the troops should do. What does Hearn decide to do with the troops?
(a) Give them leave.
(b) Give control to Croft.
(c) Continue toward the mountian.
(d) Turn back.

13. What background does Ridges have that leads him to enjoy physical work?
(a) Boxing.
(b) Construction.
(c) Farming.
(d) Factory work.

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

15. There is an ongoing fear within each of the men in this story. However, during Part 3, Chapter 1, the men briefly forget this fear and the current state of their lives. What event causes this to occur?
(a) Letters from home.
(b) A break in fighting.
(c) A celebration among the platoon.
(d) The sunset.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he is being carried through the jungle to the beach, Wilson dies. What do the men carrying Wilson do after he dies?

2. One night, Gallagher and Martinez talk about Martinez's search mission of the pass. Martinez admits that he killed a Japanese soldier. What does Gallagher think of Martinez for killing the Japanese soldier?

3. As Croft looks at the mountain, why is he frustrated?

4. What does Cummings believe is the way to power?

5. In Part 3, Chapter 11, what does Cummings do when he gets the destroyer?

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