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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. Why is chapter 9 titled "Stay of Execution"?
(a) Sledge's landing on Okinawa was largely unopposed.
(b) He was given the job of executing P.O.W.s.
(c) He watched many of his comrades- in-arms die.
(d) Sledge felt that they were merely executing civilians rather than fighting soldiers.

2. What is Sledge's duty on the 50th day of combat at Okinawa?
(a) Stretcher bearer.
(b) Statistics recorder.
(c) Medical assistant.
(d) Trench digger.

3. What does Sledge enjoy when he is relieved from the front lines at Peleliu?
(a) A chance to improve his personal hygeine.
(b) A detail of burying dead bodies.
(c) More rest.
(d) Letters from home.

4. What is the weather like on the day of the assault on Peleliu?
(a) Freezing.
(b) Extremely windy.
(c) Breezy and cool.
(d) Unbearably hot.

5. What do the Japanese do at night while Sledge is on Peleliu?
(a) Fire on the camps.
(b) Collect souveniers from dead soldiers.
(c) Infiltrate the front lines.
(d) Bury their dead.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Sledge's platoon at Okinawa?

3. What does Sledge say in his interview to be an officer?

4. What is Shelton's nick-name?

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

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