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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Sledge's commander do when half of his class flunks out?
(a) He screams and demands re-testing.
(b) He cries.
(c) He resigns from his post, feeling he has failed.
(d) He winks and nods.

3. What is Sledge recognized as after his graduation from boot camp?
(a) A legal voter.
(b) An instructor.
(c) An officer.
(d) A marine.

4. What was Caswell's nick-name?
(a) Gunner.
(b) Bullseye.
(c) Doc.
(d) Preacher.

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

6. Why are there mountains of bodies and feces?
(a) The terrain is too rough to bury them.
(b) They want to bring the bodies home if possible.
(c) There is not time between the fighting.
(d) It is a form of defense.

7. What is a Ka Bar?
(a) Helmet.
(b) Large knife.
(c) Parachute.
(d) Bayonet.

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

9. What was the company's opinion of Captain Haldane?
(a) They adored him.
(b) They hated him.
(c) They were afraid of him.
(d) They needed him.

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

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

12. What feature of warfare does Sledge comment on that is often overlooked in official accounts?
(a) The inability to sleep.
(b) The physical stress.
(c) The mental damage.
(d) The stench.

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

14. What day are the men scheduled to land on Okinawa?
(a) May 11th.
(b) March 14th.
(c) April 1st.
(d) June 12th.

15. How did Sledge get his position on the 60mm Mortar?
(a) He was the head of his class.
(b) He was offered the choice.
(c) They drew straws.
(d) He requested that position.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Sledge's job in the Marines?

2. What month was Sledge transported to combat?

3. What is Sledge's reaction to the first Japanese casualties he sees?

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

5. How old was Sledge when he died?

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