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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which soldier states he will re-enlist?
(a) Gallagher.
(b) Red.
(c) Goldstein.
(d) Martinez.

2. Cummings uses his journal to relieve tension and record his private thoughts, what is the underlying tone of Cummings' writing?
(a) Questioning.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Sexual.

3. When Martinez returns from checking the mountain pass, he is deceptive to some of the other men. Who is Martinez hoping to impress by his actions during his mission?
(a) Dalleson.
(b) Cummings.
(c) Croft.
(d) Hearn.

4. What is Croft's intention in telling Hearn there are no Japanese guarding the pass and in sending him and a group of men to patrol?
(a) Hearn would begin to trust Croft.
(b) Croft would be seen as a hero.
(c) Hearn would be killed.
(d) Hearn would give up command.

5. In Part 3, Chapter 4, how long did the men run before realizing that one of their men is not with them?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) 5 minutes.

6. During Part 3, Chapter 2, what is one thing Hearn realizes he must rely on Croft for?
(a) His expereince.
(b) His strength.
(c) His ability to lead.
(d) His friendships with the soldiers.

7. Hearn's realization that the men he leads will blame him for their problems and dislike him causes what emotion?
(a) Joy.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Depression.

8. In Part 3, Chapter 7, Hearn is seeking Martinez's advice on what the troops should do. What does Hearn decide to do with the troops?
(a) Give them leave.
(b) Turn back.
(c) Continue toward the mountian.
(d) Give control to Croft.

9. 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) Himself.
(b) Martinez.
(c) Croft.
(d) Red.

10. In Part 3, Chapter 11, what does Cummings do when he gets the destroyer?
(a) Shells the beach.
(b) Takes Japanese soldiers prisoner.
(c) Destroys the Japanese ships.
(d) Destroys the road.

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

12. Cummings often thinks about how the campaign might go wrong which causes him frustration. In addition to writing in his journal, how else does Cummings release his tensions?
(a) Disciplining the men.
(b) Killing.
(c) Writing in his journal.
(d) Firing a cannon.

13. What does Hearn think of Wilson's injury?
(a) It has spoiled the mission.
(b) It is not too bad.
(c) Hearn is glad it was not him.
(d) Wilson will get more attention.

14. Cummings was the commander of the entire island, however, his part in the actual campaign is questionable. What is Cummings responsibility to the success of the attack compared to?
(a) The intelligence of a great man.
(b) An attack dog catching it prey.
(c) A baby bird learning to fly.
(d) A man pressing a button for an elevator.

15. During a conversation with Gallagher about killing a Japanese soldier, Martinez begins to feel guilty and also begins thinking about death. As he thinks about these things, he wishes there was a chaplain with the men. Why does Martinez wish there was a chaplain with them?
(a) So he can learn about God.
(b) So he can confess.
(c) In case he dies.
(d) To receive communion.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In Part 3, Chapter 11, how does Dalleson think the battle ended?

3. After failing out of college, what profession did Brown take up?

4. In Part 3, Chapter 1, Hearn has been placed in charge of the reconnaissance mission. How far will he and his men have to travel to spy on the Japanese soldiers?

5. One night, Gallagher and Martinez talk about Martinez's search mission of the pass. Martinez admits that he killed a Japanese soldier. What does Gallagher think of Martinez for killing the Japanese soldier?

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