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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Croft has a flashback and the reader learns that he joined a different branch of the military before joining the Army. What was the first branch Croft joined?
(a) Marines.
(b) Navy.
(c) Air Force.
(d) National Guard.

2. In Part 2, Chapter 9, how is the life of these soldiers described?
(a) Eventful.
(b) Monotonous.
(c) Luxurious.
(d) Hanging in the balance.

3. How many times did Wilson say he has had venereal disease?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

4. As the book opens, which solider is not taking the card game seriously and offers to give back some of his winnings?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Gallagher.
(c) Levy.
(d) Croft.

5. Why does Martinez refuse to be in charge of other men?
(a) He feels he does not have the training to lead others.
(b) He is afraid of the responsibility.
(c) He thinks it will be too much pressure.
(d) He thinks they will not listen to him because he is Mexican.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 2, what does Croft think about himself?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 9, what bad news does Gallagher receive?

3. During Gallagher's flashback, what organization does the reader learn he joined as a teenager?

4. What have the soliders been doing in the five weeks they have been on the island?

5. As Gallagher thinks about the past, why is he upset about the post office job?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Stanley get money before the war and what are the other men's reaction to this method?

2. What does Cummings think about the campaign in general?

3. Polack and Minetta discuss wearing dirty clothes. What are each man's thoughts on this?

4. What is the general mood on board of the ship as the men leave the island?

5. During Part 2, Chapter 7, what does Martinez do in the souvenir hut?

6. What is Goldstein's reasoning for the tents not staying up and how does he solve this problem?

7. What do the soldiers carry on their backs through the jungle and how much does it weigh?

8. How does the general mood eventually change, and how is this different that what was experienced on the island?

9. Why are the officers upset about the food they receive in the Army?

10. Why does Red reject Hearn's offer to be promoted to corporal?

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