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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 failed Officer Training School.
(b) He lied about his age.
(c) He convinced a nurse to not record his medical issue.
(d) He passed all his marksmen tests.

2. What does Sledge think about the Marine Corps pilots while he is heading away from Peleliu?
(a) They are not as skilled as the Japanese.
(b) They are highly effective.
(c) They are incredibly skilled.
(d) They are harbingers of death.

3. Who does Sledge describe as "slightly Asiatic in thinking"?
(a) Haldane.
(b) Haney.
(c) Shelton.
(d) Hanover.

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

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

6. What is Sledge surprised to find as he watches the native birds on Peleliu?
(a) He was no longer afraid.
(b) He was numb to emotion.
(c) He felt very peaceful.
(d) He was confident that he would live.

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

8. How does Sledge's company celebrate Christmas while they are away from combat?
(a) They read Bible passages and pray for peace.
(b) A USO concert with Bob Hope.
(c) Good food.
(d) Big presentation of presents.

9. Where is Sledge sent after three days on Peleliu?
(a) Korea.
(b) Okinawa.
(c) Ngesebus Island.
(d) Home to America.

10. Where is Peleliu?
(a) In Polynesia.
(b) On the mainland of Japan.
(c) A tiny island in the Palau group.
(d) A small group of islands off the coast of Korea.

11. Where were most of Sledge's classmates transferred to after Boot Camp?
(a) Camp David.
(b) Camp Pendleton.
(c) Camp Willams.
(d) Camp Elliot.

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

13. What is different from Bailey and the other officers at Sledge's non-combat location?
(a) He did not feel himself above the enlisted soldiers.
(b) He was promoted because of merit.
(c) He is a veteran.
(d) He knows some of the enlisted men.

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

15. What does Sledge see a man doing to a dead Japanese machine gunner after taking the pillbox?
(a) Trying to piece his skull back together.
(b) Taking out his golden teeth.
(c) Mutilating his body.
(d) Tossing pieces of coral into his shattered skull cavity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sledge go for R&R after his first tour of combat?

2. What is the focus of training at Camp Elliot?

3. What does Sledge do at every stop along the way as they advance along the airfield on Peleliu?

4. What stops the shooting from the Japanese in the pillbox?

5. What unique hand-to-hand combat technique was offered at Camp Elliot?

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