1. As the campaign continues, Cummings pessimism grows. But as he reviews the progress of troops, he sees that have have advanced. How does Cummings feel about these advances the troops have made?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Satisfied.

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

3. In Part 3, Chapter 13, who tries to bribe Martinez to defy Croft?
(a) Gallagher.
(b) Red.
(c) Roth.
(d) Wyman.

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

5. Roth thinks about how how angry he is at Croft and feels he would do a better job as a leader and would be nicer to his men. Unconsciously he thinks about his own past actions and hopes they do not bring him bad luck. What negative actions does Roth fear might bring him bad luck?
(a) His behavior as a debt collector.
(b) Thinking negatively.
(c) How he treats his wife.
(d) Seeing the dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. After firing a cannon to relieve some tension, Cummings returns to his tent feeling very good. He finds his journal which he keeps locked and begins to write, by the time he has finished his entry, how does Cummings feel about his words?

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

3. In Part 2, Chapter 7, who finds the illicit whiskey?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 9, how is the life of these soldiers described?

5. In Part 3, Chapter 5, at night Wilson is very vocal. How does Brown try to keep him quiet?

(see the answer key)

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