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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. The articles of which Geneva Convention extensively defined the basic rights of prisoners during war, established protections for the wounded, and established protections for the civilians in and around a war zone?
(a) Fifth.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Second.
(d) First.

2. Marcus tried to pay Gulab for his kindness by giving him what in Chapter 11?
(a) His watch.
(b) Some coins.
(c) A ring.
(d) A necklace.

3. Who spoke with Sharmak while in the mountains in Chapter 11?
(a) Mohammad.
(b) Sarawa.
(c) Gulab.
(d) Ahmad.

4. Who talked with Marcus's mother, telling her that Marcus was not dead in their opinion in Chapter 11?
(a) Admiral Mullin.
(b) Colonel Collins.
(c) Sergeant Anderson.
(d) Senior Chief Gothro.

5. Marcus refused to drink from the river because of what, in Chapter 9?
(a) Animals bathed in it.
(b) It flowed past his dead comrades.
(c) There were dead fish everywhere.
(d) People urinated in it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mikey was shot through the chest, and Axe was shot where in Chapter 8?

2. Who burst into the room Marcus was housed in at the village and beat him in Chapter 10?

3. In Chapter 7, Marcus knew that as a medic he could have helped Mikey and Danny, but he was unable to for what reason?

4. What was the name of Marcus' father?

5. Who used his mobile phone to try and reach help in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened after Marcus fell down the mountainside in Chapter 7? How was he reunited with his team?

2. What led up to Marcus discovering water in Chapter 9?

3. How does the author describe Danny's death in Chapter 8?

4. What was delivered by parachute to the village in Chapter 11? Why were the villagers unable to secure anything useful?

5. What did Marcus encounter as he searched for water in Chapter 9? How does he describe his plight?

6. Who helped hide Marcus from the Taliban fighters in Chapter 11? What discovery did he make of the villagers?

7. How did Marcus and his men encounter goatherds in Chapter 7? What ethical dilemma did the team face?

8. Where did Marcus and his team members head after landing in Chapter 7?

9. In what ways did the villagers show generosity in protecting Marcus in Chapter 11? How did he attempt to repay them?

10. How was Danny rescued by the team in Chapter 7? What injuries had he sustained?

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