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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) It gives people hope.
(b) It is a way of life.
(c) There is no truth to it.
(d) It is a money-making busines

2. In Part 3, Chapter 14, what does Red feel he needs from the other men?
(a) Money.
(b) Food.
(c) Validation.
(d) Support.

3. Which soldier stays with the soldier who pretends to faint?
(a) Stanley.
(b) Brown.
(c) Goldstein.
(d) Ridges.

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

5. The men hiking up the mountain eventually reach a four-foot gap and are forced to jump and continue. Roth has become weak and feels he can not make it across. What are Roth's final thoughts as he falls through the four-foot gap in the ledge?
(a) He wants to live.
(b) Relief it is over.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Fear.

6. In Part 3, Chapter 5, at night Wilson is very vocal. How does Brown try to keep him quiet?
(a) Gives his whiskey.
(b) Massages his head.
(c) Gives him pain killers.
(d) Reads him letters from home.

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

8. 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) Friendship.
(b) Confidence.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Herosim.

9. 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 begin to trust Croft.
(b) Hearn would give up command.
(c) Croft would be seen as a hero.
(d) Hearn would be killed.

10. In Part 2, Chapter 13, after further conflict with Hearn, what does Cummings decide to do?
(a) Have Hearn transferred again.
(b) Have Hearn court-martialed.
(c) Have Hearn demoted.
(d) Have Hearn lead a reconnaissance patrol.

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

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

13. In Part 3, Chapter 4, why does Hearn think the men resist his leadership?
(a) They think he is worthless.
(b) They do not know him.
(c) They fear Croft.
(d) They like Croft as their leader.

14. How is the leader of the patrol through pass killed?
(a) Bullet in the Chest.
(b) Fell off the mountian.
(c) Killed by Croft.
(d) Grenade.

15. What does Cummings believe is the way to power?
(a) Women.
(b) Money.
(c) War.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dalleson feel about being chief of operations?

2. In Part 3, Chapter 14, why is the captain of the boat upset?

3. What is the name of the mountain Croft is determined to climb?

4. The soldiers are tired and their health is beginning to fail, additionally recent events have dulled the man's spirits, however Croft does not seem to care. How do the soldiers feel about Crofts' decision to continue through the pass, given recent events?

5. During Brown's flashback, what does he dream of studying in college?

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