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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Joe falsely claims that he would not _________________.
(a) smoke cigarettes.
(b) have sex with a native girl.
(c) drink phony whiskey.
(d) swear.

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

3. With what fabric does Latouche make a wedding dress?
(a) Canvas.
(b) Lace.
(c) Satin.
(d) Parachute silk.

4. Who is Bill Harbison's wife?
(a) Loretta.
(b) Lynley.
(c) Lenore.
(d) Laura.

5. What is painted on the side of the plane that Bus Adams flies?
(a) Beer bottles.
(b) Hearts.
(c) Naked women.
(d) U.S. flag.

6. What gift had Joe given Liat which Bloody Mary throws at him?
(a) A purse.
(b) A bottle of perfume.
(c) A watch.
(d) A shawl.

7. Why is the supply depot being reinforced?
(a) Native break-ins.
(b) Japanese air attacks.
(c) An approaching hurricane.
(d) Monsoon season.

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

9. What is the ammunition carrier that receives extensive damage in a hurricane?
(a) Rushmore.
(b) Admiralty.
(c) Torpex.
(d) FDR.

10. What item has Luther gone in search of on the island?
(a) Saki.
(b) Boars' tusks.
(c) Japanese Samurai swords.
(d) Geisha girls.

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

12. What is Monsieur Jacques Benoit's position on the island?
(a) Plantation owner.
(b) Liquor importer.
(c) Rum plant manager.
(d) Overseer.

13. What helps Bloody Mary bargain with the American servicemen?
(a) Bribes.
(b) Dirty words.
(c) Discounts.
(d) Dirty pictures.

14. Admiral Kester orders an airstrip built on the tiny island of ____________.
(a) Papua.
(b) Vanuatu.
(c) Konora.
(d) New Hebrides.

15. How does Captain Kelley's daughter die?
(a) Heart disease.
(b) Car accident.
(c) Leukemia.
(d) Suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who raids the Barzan plantation demanding the return of all American goods?

2. Latouche decides that Lt. Col. Haricot can be persuaded to marry _____________.

3. What holiday is approaching in "Wine for the Mess at Segi"?

4. How do the men spend Christmas Day?

5. What kind of mission are Tony, the narrator and Bus on?

(see the answer keys)

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