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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 is Sledge surprised to find as he watches the native birds on Peleliu?
(a) He was confident that he would live.
(b) He was numb to emotion.
(c) He was no longer afraid.
(d) He felt very peaceful.

2. What surprises Sledge about the picture that Kathy shows him?
(a) The beauty.
(b) The lack of beauty.
(c) The lack of emotion.
(d) The hope he gains.

3. What is Sledge momentarily pinned down by at Peleliu?
(a) A tree root.
(b) Japanese foot soldiers.
(c) Friendly fire.
(d) Banzai attack.

4. 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 survived.
(c) He died.
(d) He nominated Sledge for a medal.

5. What is the state of the water that the Marines are supplied with after the first day of battle at Peleliu?
(a) Hot but clean.
(b) Cool and crisp.
(c) Cluttered with debris.
(d) Foul and polluted.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sledge feel is slipping away as he endures barrage after barrage of Japanese fire on Okinawa?

3. What is surprising about the Japanese counter attack on Peleliu?

4. What month does Sledge reach his destination for his off-combat time?

5. What does Sledge do at every stop along the way as they advance along the airfield on Peleliu?

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