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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The men continue up the mountain based on the information provided by Martinez, what do the men assume about the mountain pass?
(a) Martinez has killed all the Japanese soldiers.
(b) There is no way through.
(c) There are no Japanese soldiers.
(d) There are Japanese soldiers.

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

4. In Part 3, Chapter 7, Hearn makes a decision about his future that he know will cause the enlisted men and officers to hate him. What is his decision?
(a) Kill Croft.
(b) Resign his commission.
(c) Court-martial those who did not follow his orders.
(d) Inform his superiors of the men's fears.

5. 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?
(a) Throws out is blanket.
(b) Throws out his medical supplies.
(c) Throws out his dry clothes.
(d) Throws out his canteen.

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

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

8. The men have almost reached the summit and Croft is the only one who wants to continue to the top. What causes the men to turn back down in the mountain?
(a) They are attacked by hornets.
(b) They defy Croft.
(c) Croft is killed.
(d) They receive word that the campaign is over.

9. The reader learns that Martinez fathered an illegitimate child. How does Martinez feel about having an illegitimate child?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Ashamed.
(c) Proud.
(d) Nervous.

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

11. In Part 3, Chapter 2, who does Hearn decide cannot be trusted?
(a) Red.
(b) Croft.
(c) Cummings.
(d) Wilson.

12. In Part 3, Chapter 11, what does Cummings do when he gets the destroyer?
(a) Takes Japanese soldiers prisoner.
(b) Shells the beach.
(c) Destroys the road.
(d) Destroys the Japanese ships.

13. Hearn's realization that the men he leads will blame him for their problems and dislike him causes what emotion?
(a) Joy.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Depression.
(d) Indifference.

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

15. What does Martinez hope to gain by remaining loyal to the Army?
(a) Advancement.
(b) He will be able to support his family.
(c) Lifelong friends.
(d) He will become a hero.

Short Answer 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?

2. 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?

3. What does Minetta fantasize about?

4. 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?

5. In Part 3, Chapter 4, how long did the men run before realizing that one of their men is not with them?

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