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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Breakthrough.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) He was given the job of executing P.O.W.s.
(d) Sledge felt that they were merely executing civilians rather than fighting soldiers.

2. What does Sledge feel about religion in war?
(a) He finds the idea of grown men praying foolish.
(b) He cannot understand how there can be a God when he has seen so much destruction.
(c) He does not see how it can help.
(d) It is the only things that gives him peace.

3. Who replaces Haldane as the commanding officer?
(a) Sledge.
(b) Stanley.
(c) Shelton.
(d) Slater.

4. What war is this book set in?
(a) Korean.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) WWII.
(d) WWI.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men use to keep the mortars and ammunition above the water?

2. How many Japanese troops are supposed to be stationed at Peleliu?

3. Where is Sledge sent after three days on Peleliu?

4. How many marines were lost on the first day of fighting at Peleliu?

5. Where did Sledge attend boot camp?

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