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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Turn back.
(b) Give them leave.
(c) Give control to Croft.
(d) Continue toward the mountian.

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

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

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

6. What is the name of the mountain Croft is determined to climb?
(a) Mount Anopopei.
(b) Mount Anaka.
(c) Mount Toykau.
(d) Mount Motome.

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

8. As the campaign continues, Cummings pessimism grows. But as he reviews the progress of troops, he sees that have have advanced. How does Cummings feel about these advances the troops have made?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Satisfied.
(d) Powerful.

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

10. In Part 3, Chapter 14, which soldier is Goldstein happy to have befriended?
(a) Red.
(b) Ridges.
(c) Brown.
(d) Wyman.

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

12. What does Croft eventually realize about the hike up the mountain?
(a) They should reach the top by sundown.
(b) It will be the turning point of the battle.
(c) They do not have enough food.
(d) It is too great of a task.

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

14. In Part 3, Chapter 4, how long did the men run before realizing that one of their men is not with them?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 20 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 5 minutes.

15. After firing a cannon to relieve some tension, Cummings returns to his tent feeling very good. He finds his journal which he keeps locked and begins to write, by the time he has finished his entry, how does Cummings feel about his words?
(a) They are truthful.
(b) They are meaningless.
(c) They are wise.
(d) They have no substance.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3, Chapter 9, how far could the men carrying Wilson go before having to take a break?

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?

3. During Part 3, Chapter 2, what is one thing Hearn realizes he must rely on Croft for?

4. Roth thinks about how how angry he is at Croft and feels he would do a better job as a leader and would be nicer to his men. Unconsciously he thinks about his own past actions and hopes they do not bring him bad luck. What negative actions does Roth fear might bring him bad luck?

5. 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?

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