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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why doesn’t Timsen want to complete the deal for the diamond the day after Shagata gives the King the money?

He wants more money than he originally agreed to.

The diamond has been stolen and he no longer knows where it is.

He doesn’t want the money on him while he makes arrangements to get the drugs Marlowe needs.

He thinks it is too soon, and that Lt. Grey will catch them if they don’t wait.

2.

Why does Dr. Kennedy believe that Private Gurble deserved his death in the borehole?

Gurble was an informer for the Japanese.

Gurble had been stealing medical supplies from the hospital.

Gurble had been convicted of stealing rations meant for his unit.

Gurble had been having an affair with Steven, a hospital orderly.

3.

Why do the Japanese cut the food rations to the camp?

So that the Japanese officers can sell what they hold back on the black market.

They believe that the prisoners have it too easy.

As punishment after they find Dave Daven’s radio.

The war is going badly and they don’t have as much food as they used to.

4.

Why doesn’t Marlowe tell Mac or Larkin that he plans to leave camp with the King?

Marlowe thinks would be dangerous for them if they knew.

Marlowe is afraid they will report him to Grey.

Marlowe doesn’t think it is any of their business.

Marlowe knows they would want to come too.

5.

What does Lieutenant Grey accuse the King of doing when he calls him over to the MP Hut?

Murder.

Spying for the Japanese.

Stealing from the men in his hut.

Trading.

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