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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men feel as they look back at the mountain?
(a) Hate.
(b) Pride.
(c) Failure.
(d) Fear.

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

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

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

5. 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) Surprised.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Satisfied.
(d) Powerful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which soldier states he will re-enlist?

2. In Part 3, Chapter 1, why does Hearn feel he will have a difficult time with Croft?

3. 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?

4. Cummings often thinks about how the campaign might go wrong which causes him frustration. In addition to writing in his journal, how else does Cummings release his tensions?

5. Cummings uses his journal to relieve tension and record his private thoughts, what is the underlying tone of Cummings' writing?

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