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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 the name of Sledge's platoon at Okinawa?
(a) K/3/5.
(b) K/1/2.
(c) K/4/6.
(d) K/1/7.

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

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

4. What does Mac want to arm himself with as he charges the Japanese line at Okinawa?
(a) A knife and a pistol.
(b) A sniper rifle.
(c) A grenade.
(d) A 60mm mortar.

5. What was the company's opinion of Captain Haldane?
(a) They needed him.
(b) They adored him.
(c) They were afraid of him.
(d) They hated him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous personality performs a show for Sledge's company?

2. What is the focus of training at Camp Elliot?

3. What was the name of the ship that Sledge and his company took after they completed their training?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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