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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Croft's anger with the men increases as they begin to slow down and hold up the mission. Which soldier, in particular, frequently falls and holds up the others?
(a) Minetta.
(b) Wyman.
(c) Goldstein.
(d) Roth.

2. How long does Cummings suspect it will take for men to breach the Toyaku Line?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 2 weeks.

3. Brown is considering his current mission of carrying Wilson back to the beach and becomes angry with Croft for sending him. How is Brown's anger toward Croft for sending him with Wilson a contradiction?
(a) He is friends with Wilson.
(b) He was also in need of medical attention.
(c) He wanted to be sent.
(d) He likes Croft and trusts his judgement.

4. In Part 3, Chapter 1, why does Hearn feel he will have a difficult time with Croft?
(a) Croft is friends with Cummings.
(b) Croft does not like anyone.
(c) Hearn is his superior.
(d) Croft is Hearn's superior.

5. What is Dalleson's aspirations for his career?
(a) Become a Major.
(b) Return home and become a teacher.
(c) Retire from the Army.
(d) Become a Captain.

6. 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) Fear.
(b) Relief it is over.
(c) He wants to live.
(d) Happiness.

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

8. The groups of men carrying Wilson back to the beach are beginning to have a difficult time. They are tired and running out of water, additionally they are beginning to fight, who suggests the men leave Wilson behind?
(a) Stanley.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Goldstein.
(d) Brown.

9. As Martinez becomes weaker and more tired due to the journey up the mountain, he begins having hallucinations. In these hallucinations, Martinez sees the face of the dead Japanese guard. What effect does this vision have on him?
(a) He is becoming restless.
(b) He is going insane.
(c) He can't sleep.
(d) He is vomiting.

10. How does Wilson think he will benefit from the gun shot in the stomach?
(a) He will receive a medal of honor.
(b) He will be sent home.
(c) He will be put out of his misery.
(d) It will relieve the pus from his venereal disease.

11. 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?
(a) He is scared.
(b) He is brave.
(c) He is a hero.
(d) He is a monster.

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

13. What was wrong with the reports Cummings received about the Japanese bivouac?
(a) Cummings did not have enough men available to investigate.
(b) It was not deserted.
(c) There were no coordinates.
(d) The reports were conflicting.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The reader learns that Martinez fathered an illegitimate child. How does Martinez feel about having an illegitimate child?

2. Cummings often thinks about how the campaign might go wrong which causes him frustration. In addition to writing in his journal, how else does Cummings release his tensions?

3. As the troop continues up the mountain, the weight of the backpacks weighs them down, making it more difficult to hike. What does Wyman do to try to lighten his pack?

4. How is the leader of the patrol through pass killed?

5. What job is Dalleson most confident at performing?

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