View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often are the infiltrations happening in chapter 13?
(a) Daily.
(b) Hourly.
(c) Nightly.
(d) Weekly.

2. What is the name of Sledge's platoon at Okinawa?
(a) K/1/7.
(b) K/3/5.
(c) K/1/2.
(d) K/4/6.

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

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

5. What does Mac want to arm himself with as he charges the Japanese line at Okinawa?
(a) A 60mm mortar.
(b) A knife and a pistol.
(c) A grenade.
(d) A sniper rifle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many marines were lost on the first day of fighting at Peleliu?

2. What were the Marines taught about "fighting dirty"?

3. What was Sledge's job in the Marines?

4. How long does Sledge go in Okinawa without taking off his boots?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 191 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample