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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 does Sledge witness before he heads out to battle at the beginning of chapter 12?
(a) A group of soldires praying.
(b) His commanding officer weeping.
(c) A marine kissing a family picture.
(d) A priest giving communion.

2. Where is Sledge's unit located during the fighting in chapter 12?
(a) Heart Break Hill.
(b) Half Moon Hill.
(c) Broken Neck Hollow.
(d) Bloody Nose Ridge.

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

4. What does Nease do to make their New Year's at the non-combat zone more festive?
(a) Gets a radio to have a dance.
(b) Reads a book to the men.
(c) Steals turkeys from the officer's mess.
(d) Finds some fire works.

5. Where were most of Sledge's classmates transferred to after Boot Camp?
(a) Camp Elliot.
(b) Camp Pendleton.
(c) Camp David.
(d) Camp Willams.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many marines were lost on the first day of fighting at Peleliu?

2. Who does Sledge administer first aid to on the front lines at Okinawa and then carry back to the camp fearing he will die?

3. What is a Ka Bar?

4. What happens to most of the letters in the rain?

5. What is the giant spatula used for at the bunkers of Okinawa?

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