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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Croft do with the Japanese soldier who did not die from the grenade?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 8, what are Conn's true feelings about Wakara?

3. In Part 2, Chapter 9, who delivers the bad news to Gallagher?

4. At what time do the troops reach Anopopei?

5. What natural landmark is on the island?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Dalleson and not Cummings recognized for the successful end of the campaign?

3. What does Cummings write about in his secret journal?

4. What is Goldstein's reasoning for the tents not staying up and how does he solve this problem?

5. How is Cummings use of the destroyer unnecessary?

6. Through confusion and exhaustion, why does Martinez feel guilty in Part 3, Chapter 10?

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

8. How does Minetta's plan to be moved to the mental ward backfire?

9. In Part 2, Chapter 5, for the first time Croft realizes that he is afraid. What are the circumstances for this realization?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mailer uses a common literary tool of a flashback in a very unusual way. This purpose of this method is to provide the reader with additional information about the characters.

1) What is the time machine?

2) How does Mailer use this story telling method for character development?

3) Do any of the character learn anything from remembering their past and comparing it to the present?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the main themes in this book. Write an essay discussing the theme and provide example supporting why you think is if a main theme for the story.

Essay Topic 3

Racism is seen throughout this book. Discuss this issue in terms of the time period of the book. Would this behavior be accepted today, even in the throws of war?

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