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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the expected mortality rate on the beaches at Okinawa?
(a) 50%
(b) 85%
(c) 75%
(d) 25%

2. What causes Sledge momentary mental confusion as he is fighting outside of the pillbox?
(a) He sees a good friend die.
(b) He sees a Marine accidentally kill another Marine.
(c) He witnesses his first direct kill.
(d) He loses his hearing for a moment from a blast.

3. What was Sledge's Platoon number at Boot Camp?
(a) 984.
(b) 785.
(c) 879.
(d) 626.

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

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

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

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

8. What is so impressive to Sledge about Haldane?
(a) He has the strength of ten men.
(b) He is incredibly brave.
(c) He has remarkable concern for his men.
(d) His laugh is infectious and warm.

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

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

11. Where did Sledge attend boot camp?
(a) San Marino.
(b) San Albana.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) San Diego.

12. Why does Sledge have to hold tight to the Amtrac before the beach assault on Peleliu?
(a) The water is very choppy .
(b) He takes a moment to pray.
(c) His partner faints and Sledge must control it alone.
(d) He swoons from fear.

13. What is the name of the ridge on Peleliu that was under almost constant barrage of artillery?
(a) Bloody Nose Ridge.
(b) Broken Neck Ridge.
(c) Heart Attack Ridge.
(d) Caualty Capital Ridge.

14. What month was Sledge transported to combat?
(a) July.
(b) October.
(c) September.
(d) August.

15. What unique hand-to-hand combat technique was offered at Camp Elliot?
(a) Karate.
(b) Boxing.
(c) Fencing.
(d) Knife fighting and judo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What chore at camp does Sledge hate the most?

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

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

4. What do the Japanese do at night while Sledge is on Peleliu?

5. What is different from Bailey and the other officers at Sledge's non-combat location?

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