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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 did the new Marines do to the veterans?
(a) Challenged them to boxing matches.
(b) Sent letters home with them.
(c) Asked for extra weapons.
(d) Smothered them with questions.

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

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

4. What does Sledge rescue from a mud pit while on Okinawa?
(a) A donkey.
(b) A Japanese soldier.
(c) A marine.
(d) A horse.

5. What does Sledge's commanding officer on Okinawa use to pretend that he is under attack?
(a) A sniper rifle.
(b) A grenade.
(c) A smoke bomb.
(d) A 60mm Mortar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is surprising about the Japanese counter attack on Peleliu?

2. What does Sledge see a man doing to a dead Japanese machine gunner after taking the pillbox?

3. Where is Sledge sent after three days on Peleliu?

4. Who does Sledge describe as "slightly Asiatic in thinking"?

5. What does Mac want to arm himself with as he charges the Japanese line at Okinawa?

(see the answer key)

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