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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 day are the men scheduled to land on Okinawa?
(a) April 1st.
(b) March 14th.
(c) June 12th.
(d) May 11th.

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

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

4. Why was the ship so poorly accommodated for the troops?
(a) It was more efficient to not include every luxury for the troops.
(b) It was not meant for troop transport.
(c) They had more men than the ship was intended for.
(d) It was only a very short distance.

5. Where did Sledge attend boot camp?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) San Albana.
(c) San Diego.
(d) San Marino.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sledge's reaction to the first Japanese casualties he sees?

2. Where is Sledge sent after three days on Peleliu?

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

4. How do the veteran men feel about their commanding officer on Okinawa?

5. What is different about the fear that Sledge feels while he is in combat in Okinawa?

(see the answer key)

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