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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There is an ongoing fear within each of the men in this story. However, during Part 3, Chapter 1, the men briefly forget this fear and the current state of their lives. What event causes this to occur?
(a) The sunset.
(b) A break in fighting.
(c) A celebration among the platoon.
(d) Letters from home.

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) Continue toward the mountian.
(b) Turn back.
(c) Give them leave.
(d) Give control to 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 opposes Crofts order.
(b) He kills a Japanese gaurd.
(c) He travels alone.
(d) He forgets to bring a radio.

4. What does Croft do when Roth finds the injured bird?
(a) Kills it.
(b) Makes fun of Roth for caring for it.
(c) Let's it go.
(d) Cares for it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hearn's realization that the men he leads will blame him for their problems and dislike him causes what emotion?

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

3. In Part 3, Chapter 1, Hearn has been placed in charge of the reconnaissance mission. How far will he and his men have to travel to spy on the Japanese soldiers?

4. One night on the mountain, Martinez expresses his wish for a chaplain. At this, Polack tells the men his opinion of religion. How does Polack feel about religion?

5. How long does Cummings suspect it will take for men to breach the Toyaku Line?

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