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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 does a clear distinct voice tell Sledge while he is sitting with a group of buddies on Peleliu?
(a) Peace is the goal!
(b) You are doing the right thing!
(c) You will survive the war!
(d) Serve with honor!

2. What is Sledge momentarily pinned down by at Peleliu?
(a) Japanese foot soldiers.
(b) Friendly fire.
(c) A tree root.
(d) Banzai attack.

3. What does Sledge say in his interview to be an officer?
(a) He has little respect for most of his officers.
(b) He could never put men in harm's way.
(c) He would not want to re-enlist just to be promoted.
(d) He is not knowledgeable enough to lead.

4. What does Sledge do at every stop along the way as they advance along the airfield on Peleliu?
(a) Repeats the Lord's Prayer.
(b) Sings a hymn.
(c) Counts his heart beats.
(d) Pours sweat from his boot.

5. What is surprising about the Japanese counter attack on Peleliu?
(a) It was not a Banzai attack.
(b) It was not as intense as anticipated.
(c) It came too soon.
(d) It was much more intense than anticipated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sledge feel about religion in war?

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

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

4. What is the state of the water that the Marines are supplied with after the first day of battle at Peleliu?

5. What surprises Sledge about the picture that Kathy shows him?

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