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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Inform his superiors of the men's fears.
(b) Kill Croft.
(c) Court-martial those who did not follow his orders.
(d) Resign his commission.

2. In Part 3, Chapter 2, why does Hearn allow Croft to take control?
(a) Croft knows the men better.
(b) Croft has more experience.
(c) Hearn is tired.
(d) Hearn is not confident in himself.

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

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

5. During a conversation with Gallagher about killing a Japanese soldier, Martinez begins to feel guilty and also begins thinking about death. As he thinks about these things, he wishes there was a chaplain with the men. Why does Martinez wish there was a chaplain with them?
(a) So he can learn about God.
(b) To receive communion.
(c) In case he dies.
(d) So he can confess.

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

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

8. In Part 3, Chapter 14, why is the captain of the boat upset?
(a) The men are spitting on the deck.
(b) The weather is poor.
(c) Not all the men survived.
(d) The campaign is over.

9. As Croft looks at the mountain, why is he frustrated?
(a) He did not travel as far as he wanted to.
(b) There is a battle on the other side of the mountian.
(c) He will never get to climb it.
(d) He must lead the troops over it.

10. Cummings was the commander of the entire island, however, his part in the actual campaign is questionable. What is Cummings responsibility to the success of the attack compared to?
(a) An attack dog catching it prey.
(b) A baby bird learning to fly.
(c) A man pressing a button for an elevator.
(d) The intelligence of a great man.

11. The men have crossed the four-foot gap in the mountain side and have witnessed Roth fall as he tried to jump it. Who does Gallagher eventually blame for Roth's death?
(a) Martinez.
(b) Himself.
(c) Croft.
(d) Red.

12. How do the soldiers keep the toilet paper dry?
(a) It is kept in their tents.
(b) It is kept in a tin can.
(c) It is kept in a plastic bag.
(d) It is kept in a hard plastic container.

13. Which soldier states he will re-enlist?
(a) Martinez.
(b) Red.
(c) Goldstein.
(d) Gallagher.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What does Minetta fantasize about?

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

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

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