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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. Why does the new soldier to Croft's platoon feel he does not fit in?
(a) He is college educated.
(b) The others know he is a better soldier.
(c) He is new.
(d) He is Jewish.

2. Why is Cummings upset about when reviewing the air operations reports?
(a) Not enough air support.
(b) Too complicated of an operation.
(c) Not enough time to prepare.
(d) Fights with other men.

3. In Part 2, Chapter 8, how does Wakara feel around the other men?
(a) Welcomed.
(b) Uncomfortable.
(c) Superior.
(d) Frightened.

4. Who does Stanley begin to lose respect for after his promotion?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Brown.
(c) Croft.
(d) Polack.

5. How does Minetta think the injured are treated?
(a) With speical treatment.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) With compassion.
(d) Like dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the General's worst fear about the island?

2. After Minetta is injured and taken to the hospital, what does he do to delay going back to combat?

3. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 7, who throws the grenade at the Japanese soldiers?

4. What subject did Roth study in college?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. Through confusion and exhaustion, why does Martinez feel guilty in Part 3, Chapter 10?

2. Describe Croft's recurring nightmare.

3. What do the American troops learn about the Japanese troops after the campaign was over?

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

5. What are Croft's feelings aboutHearn joining the platoon?

6. Why does Hearn think he is becoming a prude?

7. In the end what was the total death count?

8. As the men continue to build the road, what thoughts begin to cross their minds and why?

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

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

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