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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 men in Sledge's company debate about their work at Peleliu?
(a) If it was done in the right way.
(b) If it was necessary.
(c) If they were fighting for the right cause.
(d) If it was enough.

2. What does Bailey do to get Sledge's respect during time away from combat?
(a) Praises their courage.
(b) Offers them a pay raise.
(c) Asks them what they need.
(d) Reprimands the other officers.

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

4. What does a clear distinct voice tell Sledge while he is sitting with a group of buddies on Peleliu?
(a) Peace is the goal!
(b) Serve with honor!
(c) You will survive the war!
(d) You are doing the right thing!

5. What does Sledge feel about religion in war?
(a) It is the only things that gives him peace.
(b) He cannot understand how there can be a God when he has seen so much destruction.
(c) He finds the idea of grown men praying foolish.
(d) He does not see how it can help.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Sledge administer first aid to on the front lines at Okinawa and then carry back to the camp fearing he will die?

3. What is Sledge momentarily pinned down by at Peleliu?

4. What does Sledge see strewn about that causes the stench of war?

5. What does Lieutenant Stanley collapse from after the fighting at Okinawa?

(see the answer key)

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