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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 are two Marines fighting over a range card from the ammunition package?
(a) The range card has a lucky number on it.
(b) They are bored.
(c) They have gone insane.
(d) There is a lipstick imprint on it.

2. What is a "million dollar wound"?
(a) A fatal wound.
(b) A wound that is not bad enough to stop their fighting.
(c) A wound that gets you out of the combat zone without being killed.
(d) A wound caused in a Japanese sniper.

3. What does Shadow reprimand John Redifer for after a long day of harsh battle?
(a) Hiding in a fox hoel during combat.
(b) Showing bravery under fire.
(c) Saying prayers before each battle.
(d) Stealing extra food rations.

4. 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.

5. What do the Marines enjoy doing as they advance towards the Japanese ridges in Okinawa?
(a) Shouting profanites at the fleeing Japanese soldiers.
(b) Shooting the fleeing Japanese soldiers.
(c) Singin military cadences to bolster their courage.
(d) Enjoying the beauty of the Japanese landscapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sledge's commander do when half of his class flunks out?

2. What did Shelton have to do with the Japanese infiltrator he killed at Peleliu?

3. Where is Sledge transferred to after Boot Camp?

4. Why are so many marines at the front line on Okinawa not fighting after the first few months of battle?

5. What does Bailey do to get Sledge's respect during time away from combat?

(see the answer key)

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