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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the giant spatula used for at the bunkers of Okinawa?
2. What happens when it begins to rain in Okinawa?
3. While reflecting on his time in battle, why is Sledge so grateful for his training during boot camp?
4. How do the veteran men feel about their commanding officer on Okinawa?
5. What day is the island of Okinawa declared "secure"?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why are Sledge and the other men forced to do a manual re-supply when it begins to rain on Okinawa?
2. What bad news does Sledge get from home when he finally gets mail from home in Okinawa?
3. What is covering nearly every surface while sledge is stationed at Half Moon Hill?
4. How do the officers treat the enlisted men after Okinawa is declared "secure"?
5. How do Sledge and his platoon take the news of Nease's death?
6. What do Sledge and some of his comrades watch a Japanese woman do while they are on Okinawa?
7. What is Mac's response to the urging of his platoon before the fighting begins on Okinawa?
8. How does Sledge feel as the barrage of Japanese fire continues after he rescues Caswell?
9. What did Sledge do for the woman in the abandoned hut instead of what she wanted him to do?
10. What does Shadow reprimand one of Sledge's friends for doing while fighting on Okinawa?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Haney is introduced as an incredibly eccentric individual. Write a detailed description of this man. Why do you think he is so different from most of the other men? How did his presence effect the other characters in the book? Why do you think Sledge included this person in his memoirs?
Essay Topic 2
Sledge has many different leaders with different leadership styles. Who were some of his most influential leaders and how did those leaders effect Sledge's experience in the war?
Essay Topic 3
Caswell is someone who Sledge really respects. What are some of the experiences that Sledge has with Caswell that builds this respect? How does this example affect Sledge?
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