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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 different from Bailey and the other officers at Sledge's non-combat location?
(a) He is a veteran.
(b) He did not feel himself above the enlisted soldiers.
(c) He was promoted because of merit.
(d) He knows some of the enlisted men.

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

3. What were the Marines taught about "fighting dirty"?
(a) Never stoop to that level.
(b) There is no such thing.
(c) Do not hesitate.
(d) Only when necessary.

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

5. What does Nease do to make their New Year's at the non-combat zone more festive?
(a) Reads a book to the men.
(b) Gets a radio to have a dance.
(c) Finds some fire works.
(d) Steals turkeys from the officer's mess.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What were the troops instructed to do as they hit landfall?

3. What is the name of Sledge's platoon at Okinawa?

4. What is so impressive to Sledge about Haldane?

5. What causes Sledge momentary mental confusion as he is fighting outside of the pillbox?

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