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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By Part 2, Chapter 2, why has Croft become frustrated on the island?
(a) He feels his platoon is only on labor duties.
(b) He feels his platoon does not have enough dry clothes.
(c) He feels his platoon needs more men.
(d) He feels his platoon is fighting too much.

2. What is the relationship between Cummings and Hearn like?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Tense.
(c) Complicated.
(d) Friendly.

3. How big is the island?
(a) 100 miles long and 50 miles wide.
(b) 50 miles long and 150 miles wide.
(c) 50 miles long and 100 miles wide.
(d) 150 miles long and 50 miles wide.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the island this platoon invaded before reaching Anopopei?

2. What does Stanley hope to gain by befriending Brown?

3. In Part 2, Chapter 2, who does Mantelli send to Croft's platoon?

4. As Part 1, Chapter 2 opens, the men are getting ready to advance on the island. What solider does Croft feel will be killed upon landing on Anopopei?

5. In Part 1, Chapter 2, what does Croft think about himself?

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