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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sledge surprised to find as he watches the native birds on Peleliu?
(a) He was confident that he would live.
(b) He felt very peaceful.
(c) He was no longer afraid.
(d) He was numb to emotion.

2. Why was the ship so poorly accommodated for the troops?
(a) It was not meant for troop transport.
(b) They had more men than the ship was intended for.
(c) It was only a very short distance.
(d) It was more efficient to not include every luxury for the troops.

3. What was Caswell's nick-name?
(a) Bullseye.
(b) Preacher.
(c) Gunner.
(d) Doc.

4. What is the name of the ridge on Peleliu that was under almost constant barrage of artillery?
(a) Heart Attack Ridge.
(b) Caualty Capital Ridge.
(c) Broken Neck Ridge.
(d) Bloody Nose Ridge.

5. What is Sledge's reaction to the first Japanese casualties he sees?
(a) He is sickened.
(b) He finds mercy in his heart.
(c) He is numb to any emotion.
(d) He feels hatred.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Marines enjoy doing as they advance towards the Japanese ridges in Okinawa?

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

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

4. What were the troops instructed to do as they hit landfall?

5. Why don't Sledge and Shelton fire on the infiltrators they see heading for the command post?

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