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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Stay of Execution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is surprising about the Japanese counter attack on Peleliu?
(a) It was much more intense than anticipated.
(b) It came too soon.
(c) It was not a Banzai attack.
(d) It was not as intense as anticipated.

2. What causes Sledge momentary mental confusion as he is fighting outside of the pillbox?
(a) He sees a Marine accidentally kill another Marine.
(b) He loses his hearing for a moment from a blast.
(c) He witnesses his first direct kill.
(d) He sees a good friend die.

3. What month does Sledge reach his destination for his off-combat time?
(a) December.
(b) October.
(c) November.
(d) September.

4. How did Sledge get his position on the 60mm Mortar?
(a) He was the head of his class.
(b) He was offered the choice.
(c) They drew straws.
(d) He requested that position.

5. What is different from Bailey and the other officers at Sledge's non-combat location?
(a) He was promoted because of merit.
(b) He did not feel himself above the enlisted soldiers.
(c) He is a veteran.
(d) He knows some of the enlisted men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sledge's instructors promise that they would need to know to do?

2. What does Sledge shoot at during his first night at Okinawa, mistaking it for a Japanese infiltrator?

3. Who dies in mid-April that causes little concern to the troops at Okinawa?

4. What is so impressive to Sledge about Haldane?

5. What were the Marines taught about "fighting dirty"?

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