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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 numb to emotion.
(b) He was no longer afraid.
(c) He was confident that he would live.
(d) He felt very peaceful.

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

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

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) You are doing the right thing!
(c) Serve with honor!
(d) You will survive the war!

5. What were the troops instructed to do as they hit landfall?
(a) Fire into the trees.
(b) Cover for the person in front of them.
(c) Get off the beach as quickly as possible.
(d) Scream like banshees to create distraction.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Sledge's unit located during the fighting in chapter 12?

2. What is different from Bailey and the other officers at Sledge's non-combat location?

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

4. What is the state of the water that the Marines are supplied with after the first day of battle at Peleliu?

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

(see the answer key)

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