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

2. What does Sledge shoot at during his first night at Okinawa, mistaking it for a Japanese infiltrator?
(a) A tree.
(b) A corpse.
(c) A haystack.
(d) A US marine.

3. 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!

4. What does Sledge see another Marine do to a wounded Japanese man with his Ka Bar?
(a) Urinate on his wounds.
(b) Slit his throat for fun.
(c) Take his family picture and cut it up.
(d) Extract his gold teeth while he is still alive.

5. What was Caswell's nick-name?
(a) Doc.
(b) Gunner.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Bullseye.

Short Answer Questions

1. What chore at camp does Sledge hate the most?

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

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

4. Why is Sledge so tense while on board the ship?

5. What do the men in Sledge's company debate about their work at Peleliu?

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