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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. How do the veterans support each other after days of combat in the rain on Okinawa?
(a) They shout out horrible threats against the Japanese.
(b) They promise to watch each other's backs.
(c) They gather in small groups and give each other pep talks.
(d) They talk about home and forget about the war for a time.

2. What does Sledge fear most in battle?
(a) Maiming and pain.
(b) Death.
(c) The loss of comrades.
(d) Going insane.

3. How many marines have been sent to Peleliu?
(a) 30,000
(b) 28,000
(c) 50,000
(d) 32,000

4. What does Sledge do at every stop along the way as they advance along the airfield on Peleliu?
(a) Repeats the Lord's Prayer.
(b) Counts his heart beats.
(c) Sings a hymn.
(d) Pours sweat from his boot.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was Sledge stationed?

3. What was the date of the atomic detonation at Hiroshima?

4. What was Stanley's nick-name?

5. What do the men kill with gusto while they are stationed away from the combat zones?

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