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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 famous personality performs a show for Sledge's company?
(a) Peggy Armstrong.
(b) Bob Hope.
(c) Marilyn Monroe.
(d) Lil' Abner.

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

3. What feature of warfare does Sledge comment on that is often overlooked in official accounts?
(a) The inability to sleep.
(b) The mental damage.
(c) The physical stress.
(d) The stench.

4. Who does Sledge administer first aid to on the front lines at Okinawa and then carry back to the camp fearing he will die?
(a) Snafu.
(b) Caswell.
(c) Haldane.
(d) Mac.

5. What does Sledge's commanding officer on Okinawa use to pretend that he is under attack?
(a) A sniper rifle.
(b) A 60mm Mortar.
(c) A grenade.
(d) A smoke bomb.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are there mountains of bodies and feces?

2. What was the name of Sledge's boot camp instructor?

3. What did Sledge do after returning home from the war?

4. What does Sledge read in a letter from home after a hard day of combat in Okinawa?

5. What does Sledge do with his socks when he finally removes his boots for the first time in two weeks?

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