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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp. 282-302, The Airstrip at Konora.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many months has Joe been stationed on the small coral island?
(a) 17.
(b) 27.
(c) 14.
(d) 21.

2. What is a major source of American casualties during the South Pacific campaign?
(a) Attacks by Japanese suicide men.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Bacterial infections.
(d) Dogfights.

3. The men are told that they will lead the next strike on ____________.
(a) Kuralei.
(b) Korea.
(c) China.
(d) Fiji.

4. Joe is caught between his orders to shut down Bloody Mary's business and _______________.
(a) buying whiskey.
(b) smuggling drugs.
(c) going AWOL.
(d) seeing Liat.

5. Why are the men stuck for a couple of days on the island of Bougainville?
(a) Bad weather.
(b) Out of fuel.
(c) Plane repairs.
(d) Rest and relaxation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bloody Mary want Joe to do?

2. What is so dangerous about the way Bus has to land the plane at Segi Point?

3. What college did Harbison's wife attend?

4. What is a boar?

5. What is Tony Fry's demeanor toward the Navy and Annapolis Academy traditions?

(see the answer key)

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