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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1, Chapters 10-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom does the officer tell Dorrigo and his men that they will be building a railway in Section 1, Chapter 14?
(a) The King of England.
(b) Adolph Hitler.
(c) The Japanese Emperor.
(d) Benito Mussolini.

2. What is the name of Lizard Brancussi's wife?
(a) Laura.
(b) Maisie.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Anna.

3. Which of Darky's men finds the coffee as the men await orders in Section 1, Chapter 13?
(a) Jackie Maguire.
(b) Jimmy Bigelow.
(c) Rooster MacNeice.
(d) Rabbit Hendricks.

4. Who is the woman that Dorrigo is in bed with when Section 1, Chapter 4 begins?
(a) Ella.
(b) Marie.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Amy.

5. What is Gallipoli von Kessler's nickname in the novel?
(a) Galli.
(b) Kraut.
(c) Kes.
(d) Jumpy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Tasmanian machine gunners are in Sergeant Darky Gardiner's group when Dorrigo encounters them in Section 1, Chapter 12?

2. Where are Dorrigo and his men marched after they surrender in Section 1, Chapter 14?

3. Who is Dorrigo's fiancee in Section 1, Chapter 5?

4. Where does the Death Railroad begin when Dorrigo arrives with other POWs to work on it in Section 1, Chapter 7?

5. In Section 1, Chapter 13, who does Dorrigo bet money on that he will make it out of the war alive?

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