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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men have to do while in the foxholes and trenches when the ground gets over-saturated with rain?
(a) Jump up and down to keep warm.
(b) Constantly bail the water out with helmets and ration tins.
(c) Air out their clothes to try and stay dry.
(d) Dig deeper trenches.

2. Where is Sledge sent after three days on Peleliu?
(a) Home to America.
(b) Korea.
(c) Ngesebus Island.
(d) Okinawa.

3. How do the veterans support each other after days of combat in the rain on Okinawa?
(a) They promise to watch each other's backs.
(b) They shout out horrible threats against the Japanese.
(c) They talk about home and forget about the war for a time.
(d) They gather in small groups and give each other pep talks.

4. Who does Sledge administer first aid to on the front lines at Okinawa and then carry back to the camp fearing he will die?
(a) Haldane.
(b) Mac.
(c) Snafu.
(d) Caswell.

5. What is a "million dollar wound"?
(a) A fatal wound.
(b) A wound caused in a Japanese sniper.
(c) A wound that gets you out of the combat zone without being killed.
(d) A wound that is not bad enough to stop their fighting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Sledge's Platoon number at Boot Camp?

2. What was so amazing about Boyle's clothing after the 50th day of combat?

3. What does Sledge have nightmares of while stationed at the final days of Okinawa?

4. What does Sledge feel is slipping away as he endures barrage after barrage of Japanese fire on Okinawa?

5. What does Sledge fear most in battle?

(see the answer key)

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