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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Grocery.
(b) Construction.
(c) Mining.
(d) Factory work.

2. During Gallagher's flashback, what organization does the reader learn he joined as a teenager?
(a) Christians United.
(b) The Young Republicans.
(c) The Communist Party.
(d) Jehovah Witness.

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

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

5. In Part 2, Chapter 8, what are Conn's true feelings about Wakara?
(a) He is very useful.
(b) He is a good soldier.
(c) He is a traitor.
(d) He is not much help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cummings state he will do to anyone who retreats from the Japanese?

2. When fresh food arrives, how does Cummings divided it between the 180 soldiers and 38 officers?

3. In Part 2, Chapter 5, as Roth thinks about his wife, what can the reader guess about her feelings toward him?

4. Which character is said to be a loner?

5. Who is the only man to feel sorry about Hennessey's death?

(see the answer key)

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