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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 does Sledge say in his interview to be an officer?
(a) He could never put men in harm's way.
(b) He has little respect for most of his officers.
(c) He would not want to re-enlist just to be promoted.
(d) He is not knowledgeable enough to lead.

2. What does Lieutenant Stanley collapse from after the fighting at Okinawa?
(a) Shock.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Dehydration.
(d) Pneumonia.

3. What does Sledge's commanding officer on Okinawa use to pretend that he is under attack?
(a) A sniper rifle.
(b) A smoke bomb.
(c) A grenade.
(d) A 60mm Mortar.

4. What was Caswell's nick-name?
(a) Bullseye.
(b) Gunner.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Doc.

5. What are Sledge and his company trained in while at the first destination?
(a) Training on wide range weaponry.
(b) Extensive hand-to-hand combat.
(c) Large-scale amphibious assault training.
(d) Endurance and land maneuvering.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sledge and his crew have to re-seat the base-plate of their mortar after a few rounds while holding the front lines in Okinawa?

2. What do the men use to keep the mortars and ammunition above the water?

3. What is Sledge surprised to find as he watches the native birds on Peleliu?

4. What does Sledge enjoy when he is relieved from the front lines at Peleliu?

5. How many marines have been sent to Peleliu?

(see the answer key)

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