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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Of Mud and Maggots.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Marines enjoy doing as they advance towards the Japanese ridges in Okinawa?
(a) Shouting profanites at the fleeing Japanese soldiers.
(b) Shooting the fleeing Japanese soldiers.
(c) Singin military cadences to bolster their courage.
(d) Enjoying the beauty of the Japanese landscapes.

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

3. What does Sledge feel is slipping away as he endures barrage after barrage of Japanese fire on Okinawa?
(a) His emotions.
(b) His sanity.
(c) His hope.
(d) His belief in God.

4. How did Kathy get his nickname?
(a) His last name is Kathleen.
(b) He is very feminine.
(c) He had an affair with a chorus girl.
(d) His wife's name is Kathy and he constantly talks about her.

5. What surprising news does Sledge hear about the man he administered first aid to a few weeks after the matter?
(a) He survived.
(b) He was sent home.
(c) He died.
(d) He nominated Sledge for a medal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the expected mortality rate on the beaches at Okinawa?

2. What does Sledge resent about the officers giving him orders during his non-combat time?

3. What does Sledge witness before he heads out to battle at the beginning of chapter 12?

4. What does a clear distinct voice tell Sledge while he is sitting with a group of buddies on Peleliu?

5. What does Nease do to make their New Year's at the non-combat zone more festive?

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