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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which soldier carrying Wilson pretends to faint?

2. In Part 3, Chapter 2, how many miles does Hearn want to travel before dark?

3. 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?

4. In Part 3, Chapter 13, did Martinez defy Croft, why or why not?

5. What is the name of the mountain Croft is determined to climb?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mailer uses the literary technique often throughout this book. Describe what a flashback is and why it is used in literature.

1) How does Mailer use the writing technique?

2) What is the significance of the flashbacks in this novel?

3) Do you think the flashbacks enhanced the story, why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the history of this novel. Research the period of WWII and write an essay that answers the following:

1) What is the significance of this time period?

2) In your opinion, do you think the story would have had the same meaning if written in a different time period?

3) What effect did this novel have on the general public at this time it was published?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one topic to discuss. Be sure to include the name of the characters(s) you choose. The basic situation that led to the conflict. Describe the conflict from both sides. Discuss the end result of the conflict. Discuss how the character(s) was changed after the conflict.

1) Conflict between two or more men in the story.

2) Conflict between a man and his environment.

3) Conflict between a man and himself.

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