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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was so amazing about Boyle's clothing after the 50th day of combat?
(a) They were filled with bullet holes, but he was not harmed.
(b) They were completely shredded and barely covering him.
(c) He has stolen a Japanese uniform and infiltrated the enemy lines.
(d) They were perfectly clean even though he had been lying on the ground for two days.

2. What was the date of the atomic detonation at Hiroshima?
(a) August 8th.
(b) April 18th.
(c) April 8th.
(d) August 18th.

3. How long does Sledge go in Okinawa without taking off his boots?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 20 days.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 2 months.

4. What does Lieutenant Stanley collapse from after the fighting at Okinawa?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Dehydration.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Shock.

5. Why is Mac's behavior at the front lines on Okinawa so unexpected?
(a) He has always been very quiet and meek.
(b) He promised to attack the Japanese line with a knife and a pistol.
(c) He mocked other men who would wound themselves.
(d) He swore to stay level headed.

6. What is different about the clay in Okinawa from the clay in Peleliu?
(a) It is much harder to dig trenches.
(b) It is more suitable for digging trenches.
(c) It holds more moisture.
(d) It has a soothing scent.

7. What is the name of the major Japanese fortification that Sledge and his troop have to break through in order to gain victory?
(a) The Shuri Line.
(b) The Shore Line.
(c) The Beast Line.
(d) The Rock Line.

8. What does Sledge do with his socks when he finally removes his boots for the first time in two weeks?
(a) Keeps them as souveniers.
(b) Throws them away.
(c) Buries them.
(d) Puts them in Snafu's pack as a prank.

9. What is the one word that Sledge uses to describe Shadow?
(a) Brave.
(b) Loud.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Sloppy.

10. Why does Sledge and his crew have to re-seat the base-plate of their mortar after a few rounds while holding the front lines in Okinawa?
(a) The recoil drives the base-plate into the mud.
(b) They have to move the mortar forward as they advance on the Japanese.
(c) They have to re-set the targets as the Japanese advance.
(d) The rain is ruining the ammunition.

11. What do the officers do to the enlisted men after Okinawa is declared secure?
(a) Discipline them for their lack of respect.
(b) Distance themselves and act smug.
(c) Try to get some of the promoted.
(d) Thank them for their hard work.

12. What does Sledge rescue from a mud pit while on Okinawa?
(a) A Japanese soldier.
(b) A horse.
(c) A donkey.
(d) A marine.

13. What does Sledge read in a letter from home after a hard day of combat in Okinawa?
(a) His dog has been killed.
(b) His girlfriend is married.
(c) His brother was killed.
(d) His mother is sick.

14. What do the men have to do while in the foxholes and trenches when the ground gets over-saturated with rain?
(a) Dig deeper trenches.
(b) Constantly bail the water out with helmets and ration tins.
(c) Jump up and down to keep warm.
(d) Air out their clothes to try and stay dry.

15. What did Sledge do after returning home from the war?
(a) Became a trainer at boot-camp.
(b) Bought a small farm for his mother.
(c) Re-enlisted as an officer.
(d) Left the military.

Short Answer Questions

1. How deep is the mud during the rain in Okinawa?

2. What does Sledge see strewn about that causes the stench of war?

3. What is the weather like as Sledge heads away from Shuri?

4. What did Shelton have to do with the Japanese infiltrator he killed at Peleliu?

5. What happens when it begins to rain in Okinawa?

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