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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Of Shock and Shells.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Sledge describe as having a bizarre blend of capable leadership and nonsensical behavior?
(a) Snafu.
(b) Ack Ack.
(c) Mac.
(d) Doc.

2. What happens by mistake on Peleliu that causes Sledge to hate the waste and cruelty of war?
(a) A marine trips over a wounded soldier and breaks his leg.
(b) A marine steps on a land mine.
(c) A marine kills another wounded marine.
(d) A marine sets off a of grenade next to an ammunition tent.

3. What does Sledge say in his interview to be an officer?
(a) He is not knowledgeable enough to lead.
(b) He would not want to re-enlist just to be promoted.
(c) He has little respect for most of his officers.
(d) He could never put men in harm's way.

4. Why are there mountains of bodies and feces?
(a) There is not time between the fighting.
(b) They want to bring the bodies home if possible.
(c) It is a form of defense.
(d) The terrain is too rough to bury them.

5. What unique hand-to-hand combat technique was offered at Camp Elliot?
(a) Boxing.
(b) Karate.
(c) Fencing.
(d) Knife fighting and judo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Sledge feel about his time at Camp Elliot?

2. What is the superstition that many Marines have about the third campaign?

3. What was Sledge's job in the Marines?

4. How do the veteran men feel about their commanding officer on Okinawa?

5. What does Sledge see another Marine do to a wounded Japanese man with his Ka Bar?

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