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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. Why was the ship so poorly accommodated for the troops?
(a) They had more men than the ship was intended for.
(b) It was not meant for troop transport.
(c) It was only a very short distance.
(d) It was more efficient to not include every luxury for the troops.

2. What was the name of the ship that Sledge and his company took after they completed their training?
(a) President Johnson.
(b) President Washington.
(c) President Lincoln.
(d) President Polk.

3. What is Sledge trained in when he is off duty?
(a) Hand-to-hand combat.
(b) Amphibious assault techniques.
(c) Endurance training.
(d) Language of the local area.

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

5. What is Sledge surprised to find as he watches the native birds on Peleliu?
(a) He was no longer afraid.
(b) He was confident that he would live.
(c) He was numb to emotion.
(d) He felt very peaceful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ridge on Peleliu that was under almost constant barrage of artillery?

2. Why do Sledge and the other men in his company feel so lucky in their placement on Okinawa?

3. What does Sledge think about the Marine Corps pilots while he is heading away from Peleliu?

4. What does Sledge see another Marine do to a wounded Japanese man with his Ka Bar?

5. Where do some of the men in Sledge's company seek shelter when they are fired on from a pillbox that they thought was abandoned?

(see the answer key)

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