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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During a flashback of Cummings, the reader learns that he enjoyed sewing and sketching as a child, however his father did not approve. What was his father's action upon learning Cummings was partaking in womanly activities?
(a) He was sent to military school.
(b) He was forbidden to continue the activites.
(c) His father did nothing.
(d) His father took him to work at his factory.

2. What reason does Minetta give for Goldstein feeling sorry about a man who died in the hospital?
(a) He is geniune.
(b) He is not a man.
(c) He is scared.
(d) He is Jewish.

3. There is an ongoing fear within each of the men in this story. However, during Part 3, Chapter 1, the men briefly forget this fear and the current state of their lives. What event causes this to occur?
(a) A celebration among the platoon.
(b) A break in fighting.
(c) The sunset.
(d) Letters from home.

4. What happens when the troop begins crossing the field?
(a) Croft disappears.
(b) The men fght with each other.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The Japanese attack.

5. The men have crossed the four-foot gap in the mountain side and have witnessed Roth fall as he tried to jump it. Who does Gallagher eventually blame for Roth's death?
(a) Martinez.
(b) Red.
(c) Croft.
(d) Himself.

6. How does Dalleson feel about being chief of operations?
(a) Uneasy.
(b) Competent.
(c) Miscast.
(d) Shameful.

7. 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) Satisfied.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Powerful.

8. In Part 3, Chapter 14, which soldier is Goldstein happy to have befriended?
(a) Wyman.
(b) Brown.
(c) Ridges.
(d) Red.

9. What does Croft eventually realize about the hike up the mountain?
(a) They should reach the top by sundown.
(b) It will be the turning point of the battle.
(c) It is too great of a task.
(d) They do not have enough food.

10. What job is Dalleson most confident at performing?
(a) Navigating.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Communications.
(d) Logistics.

11. As Martinez becomes weaker and more tired due to the journey up the mountain, he begins having hallucinations. In these hallucinations, Martinez sees the face of the dead Japanese guard. What effect does this vision have on him?
(a) He is vomiting.
(b) He is going insane.
(c) He can't sleep.
(d) He is becoming restless.

12. After crossing the open field, who is missing?
(a) Hearn.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Martinez.
(d) Croft.

13. In Part 3, Chapter 1, why does Hearn feel he will have a difficult time with Croft?
(a) Croft is Hearn's superior.
(b) Croft does not like anyone.
(c) Croft is friends with Cummings.
(d) Hearn is his superior.

14. As he is being carried through the jungle to the beach, Wilson dies. What do the men carrying Wilson do after he dies?
(a) Leave him.
(b) Send him down the river.
(c) Continue to carry him to the beach.
(d) Bury him.

15. The soldiers are tired and their health is beginning to fail, additionally recent events have dulled the man's spirits, however Croft does not seem to care. How do the soldiers feel about Crofts' decision to continue through the pass, given recent events?
(a) Angry.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Resentful.
(d) Happy,

Short Answer Questions

1. What was wrong with the reports Cummings received about the Japanese bivouac?

2. At this point the soldiers have turned around and are making their way back to the beach. What is the general feeling of the soldiers toward Croft?

3. One night on the mountain, Martinez expresses his wish for a chaplain. At this, Polack tells the men his opinion of religion. How does Polack feel about religion?

4. What does Croft do when Roth finds the injured bird?

5. In Part 3, Chapter 9, how far could the men carrying Wilson go before having to take a break?

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