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

2. Why does Sledge and his crew have to re-seat the base-plate of their mortar after a few rounds while holding the front lines in Okinawa?
(a) The recoil drives the base-plate into the mud.
(b) They have to re-set the targets as the Japanese advance.
(c) They have to move the mortar forward as they advance on the Japanese.
(d) The rain is ruining the ammunition.

3. Where is Peleliu?
(a) On the mainland of Japan.
(b) A small group of islands off the coast of Korea.
(c) In Polynesia.
(d) A tiny island in the Palau group.

4. Why is Sledge not ashamed of his fear before the assault on Peleliu?
(a) He is strong enough to not shed tears.
(b) He was told to use his fear to empower him.
(c) He knows he will fight bravely even though he is afraid.
(d) He sees that all the other men with him feel the same way.

5. What day are the men scheduled to land on Okinawa?
(a) June 12th.
(b) May 11th.
(c) April 1st.
(d) March 14th.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sledge rescue from a mud pit while on Okinawa?

2. Where do some of the men in Sledge's company seek shelter when they are fired on from a pillbox that they thought was abandoned?

3. What was the company's opinion of Captain Haldane?

4. What happens when it begins to rain in Okinawa?

5. How do the men in Sledge's until feel about Shadow's appearance?

(see the answer key)

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