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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 does Sledge watch explode from direct Japanese fire?
(a) A small patch of beach next to him.
(b) A close friend.
(c) A Marine DUKW.
(d) An Amtrac.

2. How is Haldane killed?
(a) He died protecting a young Marine's life.
(b) He was shot down while reconnoitering terrain features.
(c) He was killed by a Japanese sniper.
(d) He was killed by friendly fire.

3. What do the men have to do while in the foxholes and trenches when the ground gets over-saturated with rain?
(a) Constantly bail the water out with helmets and ration tins.
(b) Air out their clothes to try and stay dry.
(c) Jump up and down to keep warm.
(d) Dig deeper trenches.

4. Why are two Marines fighting over a range card from the ammunition package?
(a) They have gone insane.
(b) They are bored.
(c) The range card has a lucky number on it.
(d) There is a lipstick imprint on it.

5. What does Sledge see crash into the USS Birmingham?
(a) A submarine torpedo.
(b) A mortar shell.
(c) A badly aimed US missile.
(d) A Kamikaze plane.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the major Japanese fortification that Sledge and his troop have to break through in order to gain victory?

4. What did Sledge's instructors promise that they would need to know to do?

5. What does Shadow reprimand John Redifer for after a long day of harsh battle?

(see the answer key)

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