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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 3, what is Conn complaining about in the officer's mess hall?
(a) Labor unions.
(b) Women.
(c) The Japanese.
(d) Taxes.

2. Wilson tells the men he has another woman in Kansas. What is his reason for liking her more than his own wife?
(a) She is better in bed.
(b) She is wealthy.
(c) She keeps the house clean.
(d) She is a better cook.

3. In Martinez's flashback in Part 2, Chapter 2, what did he dream of becoming?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Cook.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Businessman.

4. Hearn has a number of undesirable characteristics. What is one of them mentioned in Part 2, Chapter 3?
(a) He complains about everything.
(b) He likes to sees others humiliated.
(c) He is conceited.
(d) He has poor hygiene.

5. During Red's flashback the reader learns that Red began work at an early age. What type of work did Red do from age 13 to 18?
(a) Construction.
(b) Grocery.
(c) Factory work.
(d) Mining.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 2, why does Hennessey run out of the foxhole?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 7, who finds the illicit whiskey?

3. There is some question of who let the gun go as the men were pushing it through the Jungle. Who does Croft suspect is responsible?

4. Why does the new soldier to Croft's platoon feel he does not fit in?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 3, what does Hearn feel guilty over?

(see the answer key)

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