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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Martinez.
(b) Hennessey.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Stanley.

2. What has Stanley's promotion to corporal done for him?
(a) He is more arrogant.
(b) He is more confident.
(c) He is more responsible.
(d) He is more afraid.

3. Where do the men gather to keep dry during the storm?
(a) In their tents.
(b) Under trees.
(c) In the mess hall.
(d) Between the trucks.

4. In Part 2, Chapter 9, how is the life of these soldiers described?
(a) Monotonous.
(b) Hanging in the balance.
(c) Luxurious.
(d) Eventful.

5. What does Stanley hope to gain by befriending Brown?
(a) Support.
(b) Advancement.
(c) A job.
(d) Extra time off.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 1, the men are now on the island, who is the commanding officer on the island?

2. Hearn has a number of undesirable characteristics. What is one of them mentioned in Part 2, Chapter 3?

3. In Part 2, Chapter 10, who does Gallagher realize is the only person who understands him?

4. 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?

5. Which character is said to be a loner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hearn think that a relationship with Croft will be difficult?

2. Do you think that Hearn suspects any deception from Croft? Why or why not?

3. When the men run into a snake, Wilson seems to be talking about swimming and a boat. But Brown recognizes Wilson is remembering what?

4. What is Cummings solution to bring the men back in line and give one example of this?

5. How is Cummings use of the destroyer unnecessary?

6. Why is Dalleson tasked to prepare the logistics for the attack on Toyaku Line?

7. How are Croft and Hearn's feelings about Wilson's injury in contrast to the rules?

8. After carrying Wilson and enduring the heat and exhaustion, why didn't the men leave Wilson behind?

9. How is Wilson described in chapter 1?

10. Describe Dalleson's advancement in the army and how he feels about his current position.

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