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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Paul determines that Bill is _________________.
(a) a real man's man.
(b) a real jerk.
(c) a prince of a guy.
(d) a true romantic soul.

3. What kind of mission are Tony, the narrator and Bus on?
(a) First aid.
(b) Rescue.
(c) Surveillance.
(d) Looking for whiskey.

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

5. What island can the men see when the rain blew away the island mist?
(a) Bali Ha'i.
(b) Vanicoro.
(c) Hawaii.
(d) Fiji.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Joe falsely claims that he would not _________________.

3. The American soldiers will trade their pig meat for _______________.

4. What is painted on the side of the plane that Bus Adams flies?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Captain Kelley compared to Captain Bligh of the Bounty?

2. What physical restrictions does Hoag encounter in the airstrip project on Konora?

3. What is the true so-called "strike" of the story?

4. Under what circumstances does Latouche kill her husband?

5. What is Atabrine and what do the natives use it for?

6. What are some of the stops Bus makes in order to find liquor for Tony?

7. Who is Achilles Barzan and why is he a fugitive?

8. How is Bus overthrown for Tony Fry in Latouche's affections?

9. How does Joe lie when the men talk about becoming intimate with native girls?

10. What job is Commander Hoag ordered to complete on the tiny island of Konora?

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