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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 many men of the original 235 from Sledge's company left Peleliu unhurt?
(a) 100
(b) 20
(c) 200
(d) 85

2. What does Sledge note that most accounts of war leave out of the record?
(a) The taxing struggle of manual re-supply.
(b) The mental strain of having to take another man's life.
(c) The effects of extreme sleep deprivation.
(d) The emotional toll of losing comrades in arms.

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

4. What was the name of Sledge's boot camp instructor?
(a) Corporal Doherty.
(b) Commander Davidson.
(c) Chancellor Daniels.
(d) Captain Douglas.

5. What is different about the fear that Sledge feels while he is in combat in Okinawa?
(a) He knows he will survive.
(b) He knows what to expect.
(c) He feels very strong animosity toward his enemies.
(d) He is numb to all emotions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of Sledge's older brother?

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

4. What does Sledge get from having continuously wet feet?

5. How many marines have been sent to Peleliu?

(see the answer key)

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