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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dalleson feel about being chief of operations?
(a) Shameful.
(b) Miscast.
(c) Competent.
(d) Uneasy.

2. What does Hearn suggest when the men reach the open field?
(a) They split up into two groups.
(b) That Croft leads the men.
(c) They rest for the night.
(d) They continue marching.

3. In Part 3, Chapter 2, why do the men become uneasy as they leave the jungle?
(a) Many men have died.
(b) They are out in the open.
(c) There is a battle going on.
(d) There is more work to do out of the jungle.

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

5. In Part 3, Chapter 2, how many miles does Hearn want to travel before dark?
(a) 20 miles.
(b) 10 miles.
(c) 15 miles.
(d) 5 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. During a conversation with Gallagher about killing a Japanese soldier, Martinez begins to feel guilty and also begins thinking about death. As he thinks about these things, he wishes there was a chaplain with the men. Why does Martinez wish there was a chaplain with them?

2. 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?

3. In Part 3, Chapter 14, which soldier is Goldstein happy to have befriended?

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

5. 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?

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