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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 chore at camp does Sledge hate the most?
(a) Detailing the latrine.
(b) Killing vermin.
(c) Hauling away rotting coconuts.
(d) Kitchen patrol.

2. How did Sledge make sure he was able to fight?
(a) He failed Officer Training School.
(b) He lied about his age.
(c) He convinced a nurse to not record his medical issue.
(d) He passed all his marksmen tests.

3. What is surprising about the Japanese counter attack on Peleliu?
(a) It came too soon.
(b) It was much more intense than anticipated.
(c) It was not as intense as anticipated.
(d) It was not a Banzai attack.

4. What was the company's opinion of Captain Haldane?
(a) They hated him.
(b) They needed him.
(c) They were afraid of him.
(d) They adored him.

5. How did Kathy get his nickname?
(a) His wife's name is Kathy and he constantly talks about her.
(b) His last name is Kathleen.
(c) He had an affair with a chorus girl.
(d) He is very feminine.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What holiday did Sledge graduate from boot camp on?

3. What does Sledge see strewn about that causes the stench of war?

4. What does Sledge see a man doing to a dead Japanese machine gunner after taking the pillbox?

5. What is Sledge's main job while he is deployed at Bloody Nose Ridge?

(see the answer key)

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