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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 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.

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

3. What day are the men scheduled to land on Okinawa?
(a) April 1st.
(b) June 12th.
(c) May 11th.
(d) March 14th.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Sledge gets the chance to meet veterans from where?

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

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

5. What does Sledge say in his interview to be an officer?

(see the answer key)

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