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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Stay of Execution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Sledge's instructors promise that they would need to know to do?
(a) Walk without sound.
(b) Shoot with precision.
(c) Fight with a knife.
(d) Cauterize a wound.

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

3. How many marines were lost on the first day of fighting at Peleliu?
(a) 1,111
(b) 2,121
(c) 1,234
(d) 3,201

4. How did Sledge get his position on the 60mm Mortar?
(a) He was the head of his class.
(b) They drew straws.
(c) He requested that position.
(d) He was offered the choice.

5. How did Sledge feel about his time at Camp Elliot?
(a) Exciting and dramatic.
(b) Satisfactory and enjoyable.
(c) Stressful and overwhelming.
(d) Unsanitary and humilating.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the focus of training at Camp Elliot?

2. What is a Ka Bar?

3. What does Sledge's commanding officer on Okinawa use to pretend that he is under attack?

4. What month does Sledge reach his destination for his off-combat time?

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

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