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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sledge say in his interview to be an officer?
(a) He is not knowledgeable enough to lead.
(b) He would not want to re-enlist just to be promoted.
(c) He has little respect for most of his officers.
(d) He could never put men in harm's way.

2. What is the focus of training at Camp Elliot?
(a) Combat tactics.
(b) Discipline under stress.
(c) Strategic maneuvering.
(d) Fatigue treatment.

3. What is surprising about the Japanese counter attack on Peleliu?
(a) It was not as intense as anticipated.
(b) It was not a Banzai attack.
(c) It came too soon.
(d) It was much more intense than anticipated.

4. How do Sledge's commanding officers expect the Japanese to fight at Peleliu?
(a) Banzai charges and air assault.
(b) Air raids and beach defense.
(c) All-out beach defense followed by banzai charges.
(d) Line defensive with trench support.

5. What do the men kill with gusto while they are stationed away from the combat zones?
(a) The vermin.
(b) The insects.
(c) Nothing--they are done killing.
(d) The targets.

6. Why was the ship so poorly accommodated for the troops?
(a) It was not meant for troop transport.
(b) They had more men than the ship was intended for.
(c) It was only a very short distance.
(d) It was more efficient to not include every luxury for the troops.

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

8. How did Sledge make sure he was able to fight?
(a) He passed all his marksmen tests.
(b) He convinced a nurse to not record his medical issue.
(c) He lied about his age.
(d) He failed Officer Training School.

9. How many marines were lost on the first day of fighting at Peleliu?
(a) 1,111
(b) 2,121
(c) 3,201
(d) 1,234

10. How did Sledge feel about his time at Camp Elliot?
(a) Satisfactory and enjoyable.
(b) Exciting and dramatic.
(c) Unsanitary and humilating.
(d) Stressful and overwhelming.

11. What was the gruesome souvenir that one of Sledge's comrades was forced to discard?
(a) A Japanese tongue.
(b) A Japanese flag.
(c) A piece of Japanese flesh.
(d) A severed Japanese hand.

12. How many men of the original 235 from Sledge's company left Peleliu unhurt?
(a) 100
(b) 200
(c) 20
(d) 85

13. Who replaces Haldane as the commanding officer?
(a) Sledge.
(b) Shelton.
(c) Stanley.
(d) Slater.

14. What did the new Marines do to the veterans?
(a) Sent letters home with them.
(b) Challenged them to boxing matches.
(c) Smothered them with questions.
(d) Asked for extra weapons.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens by mistake on Peleliu that causes Sledge to hate the waste and cruelty of war?

2. What war is this book set in?

3. What was the name of the ship that Sledge and his company took after they completed their training?

4. Where do some of the men in Sledge's company seek shelter when they are fired on from a pillbox that they thought was abandoned?

5. What does Nease do to make their New Year's at the non-combat zone more festive?

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