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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 stops the shooting from the Japanese in the pillbox?
(a) A flame thrower.
(b) A treaty.
(c) Direct shots from machine guns.
(d) The pillbox runs out of ammunition.

2. What was the name of the ship that Sledge and his company took after they completed their training?
(a) President Johnson.
(b) President Polk.
(c) President Lincoln.
(d) President Washington.

3. How old was Sledge when he died?
(a) 81.
(b) 65.
(c) 70.
(d) 29.

4. What was the name of Sledge's older brother?
(a) Edward.
(b) Frank.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Jacob.

5. What day is the island of Okinawa declared "secure"?
(a) July 20th.
(b) June 21st.
(c) June 12th.
(d) January 12th.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Sledge feel about his time at Camp Elliot?

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

3. What are Sledge and his company trained in while at the first destination?

4. How often are the infiltrations happening in chapter 13?

5. What do the Marines enjoy doing as they advance towards the Japanese ridges in Okinawa?

(see the answer key)

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