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

2. What is Sledge momentarily pinned down by at Peleliu?
(a) Banzai attack.
(b) Japanese foot soldiers.
(c) A tree root.
(d) Friendly fire.

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

4. 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) The rain is ruining the ammunition.
(c) They have to move the mortar forward as they advance on the Japanese.
(d) They have to re-set the targets as the Japanese advance.

5. What holiday did Sledge graduate from boot camp on?
(a) Christmas Eve.
(b) Veteran's Day.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Halloween.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who dies in mid-April that causes little concern to the troops at Okinawa?

3. What is Sledge's reaction to the first Japanese casualties he sees?

4. What are most of the survivors of Okinawa suffering from after weeks of battle?

5. Why does Sledge have to hold tight to the Amtrac before the beach assault on Peleliu?

(see the answer key)

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