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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Martinez returns from checking the mountain pass, he is deceptive to some of the other men. Who is Martinez hoping to impress by his actions during his mission?
(a) Hearn.
(b) Cummings.
(c) Dalleson.
(d) Croft.

3. Croft has convinced Hearn to move the troops up the mountain. However, Hearn only agrees to this decision if Martinez checks the pass for Japanese presence. As Martinez searches for the presence of Japanese soldiers, what is his first mistake?
(a) He forgets to bring a radio.
(b) He travels alone.
(c) He kills a Japanese gaurd.
(d) He opposes Crofts order.

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

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

6. 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) Wilson.
(b) Brown.
(c) Stanley.
(d) Goldstein.

7. 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 can't sleep.
(b) He is going insane.
(c) He is becoming restless.
(d) He is vomiting.

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

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

10. 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) Goldstein.
(b) Roth.
(c) Wyman.
(d) Minetta.

11. What does Minetta fantasize about?
(a) Women.
(b) Being home.
(c) Blowing off his foot.
(d) Killing Croft.

12. Cummings uses his journal to relieve tension and record his private thoughts, what is the underlying tone of Cummings' writing?
(a) Questioning.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Sexual.
(d) Fearful.

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

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During a flashback of Cummings, the reader learns that he enjoyed sewing and sketching as a child, however his father did not approve. What was his father's action upon learning Cummings was partaking in womanly activities?

2. 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?

3. In Part 3, Chapter 11, how does Dalleson think the battle ended?

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. 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?

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