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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. How many marines were lost on the first day of fighting at Peleliu?
(a) 1,111
(b) 1,234
(c) 2,121
(d) 3,201

2. How did Sledge feel about his time at Camp Elliot?
(a) Stressful and overwhelming.
(b) Unsanitary and humilating.
(c) Satisfactory and enjoyable.
(d) Exciting and dramatic.

3. Where does Sledge go for R&R after his first tour of combat?
(a) Okinawa, Japan.
(b) Sicily, Italy.
(c) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
(d) Macquitti Bay, Pavuvu.

4. What is so impressive to Sledge about Haldane?
(a) He is incredibly brave.
(b) He has remarkable concern for his men.
(c) His laugh is infectious and warm.
(d) He has the strength of ten men.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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