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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Breakthrough.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Sledge's commanding officers expect the Japanese to fight at Peleliu?
(a) Line defensive with trench support.
(b) Banzai charges and air assault.
(c) All-out beach defense followed by banzai charges.
(d) Air raids and beach defense.

2. Why is chapter 9 titled "Stay of Execution"?
(a) Sledge felt that they were merely executing civilians rather than fighting soldiers.
(b) He watched many of his comrades- in-arms die.
(c) He was given the job of executing P.O.W.s.
(d) Sledge's landing on Okinawa was largely unopposed.

3. Where is Sledge transferred to after Boot Camp?
(a) Camp Pendleton.
(b) Camp Williams.
(c) Camp David.
(d) Camp Elliot.

4. How old was Sledge when he died?
(a) 65.
(b) 70.
(c) 29.
(d) 81.

5. What do the men kill with gusto while they are stationed away from the combat zones?
(a) The insects.
(b) Nothing--they are done killing.
(c) The vermin.
(d) The targets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sledge see another Marine do to a wounded Japanese man with his Ka Bar?

2. What was the main focus of training for Sledge's instructor while at boot camp?

3. How do the men in Sledge's until feel about Shadow's appearance?

4. How did Kathy get his nickname?

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

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