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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 is the expected mortality rate on the beaches at Okinawa?
(a) 75%
(b) 50%
(c) 85%
(d) 25%

2. What causes Sledge momentary mental confusion as he is fighting outside of the pillbox?
(a) He loses his hearing for a moment from a blast.
(b) He sees a Marine accidentally kill another Marine.
(c) He sees a good friend die.
(d) He witnesses his first direct kill.

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

4. What is different about the fear that Sledge feels while he is in combat in Okinawa?
(a) He knows he will survive.
(b) He feels very strong animosity toward his enemies.
(c) He is numb to all emotions.
(d) He knows what to expect.

5. Where was Sledge stationed?
(a) Vietnam.
(b) Pearl Harbor.
(c) Korea.
(d) Pacific Theater.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How did Sledge make sure he was able to fight?

3. What does Sledge note that most accounts of war leave out of the record?

4. What does Shadow reprimand John Redifer for after a long day of harsh battle?

5. What was the main focus of training for Sledge's instructor while at boot camp?

(see the answer key)

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