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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Of Mud and Maggots.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the expected mortality rate on the beaches at Okinawa?
(a) 50%
(b) 25%
(c) 75%
(d) 85%

2. What do the men in Sledge's company debate about their work at Peleliu?
(a) If it was done in the right way.
(b) If it was enough.
(c) If they were fighting for the right cause.
(d) If it was necessary.

3. What is different from Bailey and the other officers at Sledge's non-combat location?
(a) He was promoted because of merit.
(b) He knows some of the enlisted men.
(c) He is a veteran.
(d) He did not feel himself above the enlisted soldiers.

4. What do the Marines enjoy doing as they advance towards the Japanese ridges in Okinawa?
(a) Shouting profanites at the fleeing Japanese soldiers.
(b) Singin military cadences to bolster their courage.
(c) Enjoying the beauty of the Japanese landscapes.
(d) Shooting the fleeing Japanese soldiers.

5. What does Sledge resent about the officers giving him orders during his non-combat time?
(a) Their lack of concern for their mental welfare.
(b) Their tone.
(c) Their condescension.
(d) Their inexperience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nease do to make their New Year's at the non-combat zone more festive?

2. Where is Sledge's unit located during the fighting in chapter 12?

3. What does Sledge feel about religion in war?

4. What does Bailey do to get Sledge's respect during time away from combat?

5. What does Sledge witness before he heads out to battle at the beginning of chapter 12?

(see the answer key)

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