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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Sledge go in Okinawa without taking off his boots?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 20 days.

2. What state was sledge born in?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Arizona.
(c) Arkansas.
(d) Alaska.

3. Where were the troops transported to after leaving Camp Elliot?
(a) Camp St. Louis.
(b) Camp St. Mark.
(c) Camp St. Francis.
(d) Camp St. Lorence.

4. What does Bailey do to get Sledge's respect during time away from combat?
(a) Reprimands the other officers.
(b) Offers them a pay raise.
(c) Praises their courage.
(d) Asks them what they need.

5. What does Sledge read in a letter from home after a hard day of combat in Okinawa?
(a) His brother was killed.
(b) His dog has been killed.
(c) His mother is sick.
(d) His girlfriend is married.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Sledge attribute his survival in combat to?

3. What does Lieutenant Stanley collapse from after the fighting at Okinawa?

4. What happens when it begins to rain in Okinawa?

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

(see the answer key)

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