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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Martinez.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Hennessey.
(d) Stanley.

2. 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) Grocery.
(b) Factory work.
(c) Construction.
(d) Mining.

3. As the weather turns for the worse and the tents are being blown away, what is the general mood of the men?
(a) Merry.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Defeated.
(d) Sad.

4. During Part 2, Chapter 8, what are most of the soldiers doing?
(a) Fighting the Japanese.
(b) Relaxing on the beach.
(c) Reparing their tents.
(d) Building a road.

5. What game does Cummings and Hearn play, after Cummings states it is his only passion?
(a) Poker.
(b) Checkers.
(c) Darts.
(d) Chess.

Short Answer Questions

1. What have the soliders been doing in the five weeks they have been on the island?

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

3. What does Cummings feel is the nature of a woman?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 6, who is in charge of setting up the recreation tent?

5. What is Cummings reasoning for treating the soldiers unfairly?

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