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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Breakthrough.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Sledge make sure he was able to fight?
(a) He failed Officer Training School.
(b) He lied about his age.
(c) He passed all his marksmen tests.
(d) He convinced a nurse to not record his medical issue.

2. Where does Sledge go for R&R after his first tour of combat?
(a) Sicily, Italy.
(b) Macquitti Bay, Pavuvu.
(c) Okinawa, Japan.
(d) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

3. What does Sledge see strewn about that causes the stench of war?
(a) Hills of excrement.
(b) Casualties.
(c) Decaying animal hides.
(d) Piles of garbage.

4. What does Sledge note that most accounts of war leave out of the record?
(a) The taxing struggle of manual re-supply.
(b) The mental strain of having to take another man's life.
(c) The effects of extreme sleep deprivation.
(d) The emotional toll of losing comrades in arms.

5. What month does Sledge reach his destination for his off-combat time?
(a) November.
(b) October.
(c) December.
(d) September.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Shelton's nick-name?

2. How many men of the original 235 from Sledge's company left Peleliu unhurt?

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

4. What holiday did Sledge graduate from boot camp on?

5. What feature of warfare does Sledge comment on that is often overlooked in official accounts?

(see the answer key)

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