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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Even though Bus Adams is a married man, he has a girlfriend in the South Pacific named _____________.
(a) Isabel Balzac.
(b) Rose Boulanger.
(c) Latouche Barzan.
(d) Jeanne Marie.

2. The airstrip in #133 is under the command of _________________.
(a) Commander Johnson.
(b) Commander Watson.
(c) Commander Hall.
(d) Commander Hoag.

3. With what do the men fill the ravine in the middle of the island?
(a) Coral.
(b) Sand.
(c) Gravel.
(d) Clay.

4. How does Bloody Mary get her name?
(a) She loved to fight.
(b) She had a scar on her cheek.
(c) She killed two husbands.
(d) From betel juice dripping from her mouth.

5. Tony trades two cases of whiskey for ___________.
(a) stereo.
(b) jukebox.
(c) ice maker.
(d) washing machine.

6. Captain Samuel Kelley is known for ________________.
(a) being drunk.
(b) impeccable manners.
(c) slacking off.
(d) working the men relentlessly.

7. Paul compared his survival of the plane crash as _________________.
(a) an Aztec human sacrifice to the sun.
(b) a humbling experience.
(c) a character-building exercise.
(d) a near-death experience.

8. Why does Joe find it difficult to write a letter to his fiance?
(a) He thinks of Liat.
(b) He is frightened.
(c) He is ill.
(d) He no longer wants to marry her.

9. Who is Bloody Mary's daughter that had sex with Joe Cable?
(a) Pae.
(b) Mai.
(c) Tula.
(d) Liat.

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

11. What article of clothing is Bus noted for wearing?
(a) Red socks.
(b) Bomber jacket.
(c) Mickey Mouse watch.
(d) Aviator cap.

12. Who is the French statesman who leads France during the war?
(a) Georges Pompidou.
(b) Charles de Gaulle.
(c) Jacques Pepin.
(d) Michel Debre.

13. Why do the men create serious pranks during this time?
(a) To be creative.
(b) To escape boredom.
(c) To relieve tension.
(d) To win bets.

14. From what city does Captain Kelley come?
(a) Chicago, Illinois.
(b) Atlanta, Georgia.
(c) Dayton, Ohio.
(d) Madison, Wisconsin.

15. Why does Atabrine Benny take Joe to Bali Ha'i?
(a) To buy whiskey.
(b) To be with Liat.
(c) To fly a mission.
(d) To send messages.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Captain Kelley's daughter die?

2. Why is the supply depot being reinforced?

3. How is Commander Hoag killed?

4. Why are the men stuck for a couple of days on the island of Bougainville?

5. What do the Marines in Joe's camp hang over his head?

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