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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. What does Sledge watch explode from direct Japanese fire?
(a) A Marine DUKW.
(b) A small patch of beach next to him.
(c) A close friend.
(d) An Amtrac.

2. Where did Sledge attend boot camp?
(a) San Marino.
(b) San Albana.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) San Diego.

3. How many men of the original 235 from Sledge's company left Peleliu unhurt?
(a) 100
(b) 200
(c) 85
(d) 20

4. How do the troops in Sledge's unit react to the news that Germany has surrendered to the Allies?
(a) They are not impressed.
(b) They throw a huge party.
(c) They are angry that they were not there.
(d) They get more motivation to push forward.

5. What does Mac do when he is about to go into combat on Okinawa?
(a) He screams out threats and profanities all day long.
(b) He digs a giant trench and hides.
(c) He goes insane.
(d) He purposely wounds himself so that he can get sent away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is meant by "snapping in"?

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

3. What does Sledge see crash into the USS Birmingham?

4. Sledge gets the chance to meet veterans from where?

5. What month was Sledge transported to combat?

(see the answer key)

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