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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 cloth does Benny give the natives that makes them very happy?
(a) Red parachutes.
(b) Lace.
(c) Denim.
(d) Canvas.
2. With what fabric does Latouche make a wedding dress?
(a) Parachute silk.
(b) Canvas.
(c) Satin.
(d) Lace.
3. What ceremony takes place on the island of Vanicoro?
(a) Sun god ceremony.
(b) Funeral pyre.
(c) Harvest god ceremony.
(d) Sacred pig ceremony.
4. Why are the men stuck for a couple of days on the island of Bougainville?
(a) Rest and relaxation.
(b) Plane repairs.
(c) Out of fuel.
(d) Bad weather.
5. What do the men consider putting on top of the airstrip to give it a tighter, smoother top?
(a) Plastic.
(b) Silicone.
(c) Gel.
(d) Live coral.
Short Answer Questions
1. What island can the men see when the rain blew away the island mist?
2. How many days is the commander in #134 given to build the airstrip?
3. Admiral Kester orders an airstrip built on the tiny island of ____________.
4. During this frantic period of time the men are working _______ hours each week.
5. Where does Joe take Liat to lunch?
Short Essay Questions
1. What outrageous situation do the men encounter as they attempt to make their final landing in the beat-up aircraft?
2. Under what circumstances does Latouche kill her husband?
3. What are Bloody Mary's plans for Joe?
4. How does Dr. Paul Benoway decide on not censoring Timothy Hewitt's letters to his wife?
5. What is the sacred pig ceremony that the men partake in?
6. Why is Joe conflicted by his orders to shut down Bloody Mary's trading post?
7. What concerns does Lt. Pearlstein have about a ravine and a coral hill on Konora?
8. Who is Latouche Barzan and what is her relationship with Bus Adams?
9. Who is Achilles Barzan and why is he a fugitive?
10. How does Joe rationalize that Liat is not a native savage?
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