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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, End of the Agony.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Japanese use for their counterattack after the third US attack in Okinawa?
(a) Banzai attack units.
(b) Kamikaze planes.
(c) 60mm Mortars.
(d) Amphibious vehicles.

2. What was so amazing about Boyle's clothing after the 50th day of combat?
(a) They were filled with bullet holes, but he was not harmed.
(b) He has stolen a Japanese uniform and infiltrated the enemy lines.
(c) They were completely shredded and barely covering him.
(d) They were perfectly clean even though he had been lying on the ground for two days.

3. What do the men kill with gusto while they are stationed away from the combat zones?
(a) The targets.
(b) Nothing--they are done killing.
(c) The insects.
(d) The vermin.

4. What is the name of the major Japanese fortification that Sledge and his troop have to break through in order to gain victory?
(a) The Beast Line.
(b) The Shore Line.
(c) The Rock Line.
(d) The Shuri Line.

5. What does Lieutenant Stanley collapse from after the fighting at Okinawa?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Dehydration.
(c) Shock.
(d) Pneumonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. How deep is the mud during the rain in Okinawa?

2. About how many American soldiers became casualties to secure Japan?

3. What is Shelton's nick-name?

4. What is meant by "snapping in"?

5. Why is Sledge not ashamed of his fear before the assault on Peleliu?

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