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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tales of the Pacific and The Good Reuben James.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't the American prisoners of war in Germany try to escape?
(a) They were watched every minute.
(b) They were shackled.
(c) There was nowhere to go.
(d) They were afraid they'd be shot.

2. What did most conversations among prisoners of war center around?
(a) Politics.
(b) Sports.
(c) Sex.
(d) Food.

3. What surprised Anton Biler about his Japanese overseer in the prison camp?
(a) He spoke English.
(b) He was from Seattle.
(c) He was kind.
(d) He was against the war.

4. How did Robert Rasmus feel about escaping the Battle of the Bulge because of the flu?
(a) He was relieved.
(b) He was heartbroken.
(c) He was thrilled.
(d) He was thankful.

5. What was each soldier's ration of cigarettes?
(a) A carton a day.
(b) A pack a week.
(c) A pack a day.
(d) A carton a week.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Robert Rasmus believe fighting the Russians would fail?

2. Why did Robert Rasmus believe the Americans should be grateful to the Russians?

3. Where does Richard Prendergast say the biggest infantrymen are placed?

4. What did first-generation Japanese parents mean when they taught their children, gaman?

5. Why was John Garcia brought before a navy court?

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