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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the tone of Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Terror.
(b) Excitment.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Fear.

2. Who is Major Dalleson's assistant?
(a) Wakara.
(b) Red.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Leach.

3. Who does Cummings blame for him not knowing the severity of the storm?
(a) The officers.
(b) Himself.
(c) The meteorological corps.
(d) The soldiers.

4. After failing out of college, what profession did Brown take up?
(a) Factory work.
(b) Sales.
(c) Construction.
(d) The family business.

5. In Part 3, Chapter 2, how many miles does Hearn want to travel before dark?
(a) 20 miles.
(b) 10 miles.
(c) 5 miles.
(d) 15 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Stanley's promotion to corporal done for him?

2. As the soldier's carry Wilson to the beach, his continually complains that he is thirsty. However the men say he can not drink any water with his injury. What is the explanation they give Wilson for not being allowed any water?

3. In Part 3, Chapter 8, how many men began the journey up the mountain?

4. What background does Ridges have that leads him to enjoy physical work?

5. During Part 3, Chapter 2, what is one thing Hearn realizes he must rely on Croft for?

(see the answer key)

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