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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. Where were the troops transported to after leaving Camp Elliot?
(a) Camp St. Francis.
(b) Camp St. Lorence.
(c) Camp St. Mark.
(d) Camp St. Louis.

2. What do Sledge and a number of other Marines watch a Japanese mother do while on Okinawa?
(a) Nurse her baby.
(b) Bathe herself.
(c) Bury her son.
(d) Say her prayers.

3. What does a clear distinct voice tell Sledge while he is sitting with a group of buddies on Peleliu?
(a) You are doing the right thing!
(b) You will survive the war!
(c) Peace is the goal!
(d) Serve with honor!

4. What does Sledge resent about the officers giving him orders during his non-combat time?
(a) Their inexperience.
(b) Their lack of concern for their mental welfare.
(c) Their tone.
(d) Their condescension.

5. What is surprising about the Japanese counter attack on Peleliu?
(a) It was not as intense as anticipated.
(b) It was not a Banzai attack.
(c) It came too soon.
(d) It was much more intense than anticipated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the ship so poorly accommodated for the troops?

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

3. What does Mac shoot at to pass the time while waiting for the enemy to arrive at Okinawa?

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

5. What is Sledge trained in when he is off duty?

(see the answer key)

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