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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 men use to keep the mortars and ammunition above the water?
(a) Tree branches.
(b) Packing crates.
(c) Helmets.
(d) Palm frongs.

2. What is the final Japanese hold-out position in Okinawa?
(a) Tunoshi Ridge.
(b) Kunishi Ridge.
(c) Kamakazi Bridge.
(d) KiKishi Bridge.

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

4. While reflecting on his time in battle, why is Sledge so grateful for his training during boot camp?
(a) He credits his survival to that training.
(b) He has a desire to train at boot camp when the war is over.
(c) He has strong bonds with the other men he was trained with.
(d) He is better prepared to re-enter the civilian world.

5. What is Sledge surprised to find as he watches the native birds on Peleliu?
(a) He was numb to emotion.
(b) He was confident that he would live.
(c) He was no longer afraid.
(d) He felt very peaceful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sledge scavenge Japanese rations?

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 does he see the veteran soldiers do when they see the first Japanese casualties?

4. What is Sledge trained in when he is off duty?

5. What was Sledge's Platoon number at Boot Camp?

(see the answer key)

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