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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 14, which soldier is Goldstein happy to have befriended?
(a) Brown.
(b) Ridges.
(c) Red.
(d) Wyman.

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

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

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

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

6. 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) Turn back.
(c) Continue toward the mountian.
(d) Give control to Croft.

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

8. In Part 3, Chapter 8, how many men began the journey up the mountain?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 7.
(d) 6.

9. 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.

10. 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 defy Croft.
(b) They receive word that the campaign is over.
(c) They are attacked by hornets.
(d) Croft is killed.

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

12. After crossing the open field, who is missing?
(a) Martinez.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Hearn.
(d) Croft.

13. 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?
(a) They left the water behind.
(b) The men carrying him need it more.
(c) With a stomach injury, it will kill him.
(d) He can drink the rain water.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3, Chapter 11, who is responsible for the battle that kills General Toyaku?

2. 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?

3. Cummings uses his journal to relieve tension and record his private thoughts, what is the underlying tone of Cummings' writing?

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?

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

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