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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Cummings motive behind assigning Hearn tasks such as bringing him fresh flowers and taking liquor to the officer's mess tent?
(a) He does not want Hearn fighting.
(b) Humiliation.
(c) Possible promotion.
(d) Revenge.

2. Who is the only man to feel sorry about Hennessey's death?
(a) Croft.
(b) Martinez.
(c) Red.
(d) Toglio.

3. In Part 2, Chapter 10, who does Gallagher realize is the only person who understands him?
(a) His wife.
(b) Croft.
(c) His mother.
(d) Wilson.

4. At what time do the troops reach Anopopei?
(a) 0300 hours.
(b) 1800 hours
(c) 2200 hours
(d) 0400 hours.

5. Why does Martinez refuse to be in charge of other men?
(a) He is afraid of the responsibility.
(b) He thinks it will be too much pressure.
(c) He feels he does not have the training to lead others.
(d) He thinks they will not listen to him because he is Mexican.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What seems to be happening to Cumming's control in Part 2, Chapter 11?

4. How long does Cummings suspect it will take for men to breach the Toyaku Line?

5. The men were taking a break and relaxing on the beach, as the men are talking, Croft becomes angry and fires a shot into the woods, what happens next that creates fear and panic?

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