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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sledge get away from the Japanese sniper that stopped him on the way back to his camp?
(a) He waits for the sniper to fall asleep.
(b) His NCO sends a patrol to help him.
(c) He and the sniper walk away on a silent agreement.
(d) He shoots the sniper.

2. 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) They have to re-set the targets as the Japanese advance.
(b) The recoil drives the base-plate into the mud.
(c) They have to move the mortar forward as they advance on the Japanese.
(d) The rain is ruining the ammunition.

3. What surprises Sledge about the picture that Kathy shows him?
(a) The beauty.
(b) The lack of beauty.
(c) The lack of emotion.
(d) The hope he gains.

4. Who does Sledge administer first aid to on the front lines at Okinawa and then carry back to the camp fearing he will die?
(a) Snafu.
(b) Haldane.
(c) Mac.
(d) Caswell.

5. How many veterans of Peleliu remained after the campaign in Okinawa?
(a) 56
(b) 106
(c) 76
(d) 26

6. How do the men in Sledge's until feel about Shadow's appearance?
(a) They find him warm and welcoming.
(b) They are infuriated.
(c) They hold him in disdain.
(d) They feel a tight bond.

7. What does Sledge fear most in battle?
(a) Death.
(b) Going insane.
(c) The loss of comrades.
(d) Maiming and pain.

8. What does Sledge get from having continuously wet feet?
(a) Gangrene.
(b) Athletes foot.
(c) Frost Bite.
(d) Immersion foot.

9. What does the Okinawan woman in the hut want Sledge to do for her?
(a) Heal her wound.
(b) Tell her news of the war.
(c) Feed her.
(d) Shoot her in the head.

10. What is the giant spatula used for at the bunkers of Okinawa?
(a) Performing autopsies on Japanese casualties.
(b) Lifting mortars out of the mud.
(c) Scraping corpses out of the fox holes.
(d) Preparing the meals for all the men.

11. What does Shadow reprimand John Redifer for after a long day of harsh battle?
(a) Showing bravery under fire.
(b) Saying prayers before each battle.
(c) Hiding in a fox hoel during combat.
(d) Stealing extra food rations.

12. How did Kathy get his nickname?
(a) His wife's name is Kathy and he constantly talks about her.
(b) He is very feminine.
(c) He had an affair with a chorus girl.
(d) His last name is Kathleen.

13. Who does Sledge describe as having a bizarre blend of capable leadership and nonsensical behavior?
(a) Snafu.
(b) Doc.
(c) Ack Ack.
(d) Mac.

14. What is the name of Sledge's platoon at Okinawa?
(a) K/1/7.
(b) K/4/6.
(c) K/1/2.
(d) K/3/5.

15. What is Sledge and his company ordered to do after Okinawa is declared "secure"?
(a) Head home for more training.
(b) Attend therapy for post trauma disorders.
(c) Bury the dead and salvage weapons.
(d) Write about their experiences.

Short Answer Questions

1. What have the American armored vehicles been equipped with for psychological warfare reasons?

2. Why is Mac's behavior at the front lines on Okinawa so unexpected?

3. How do the veterans support each other after days of combat in the rain on Okinawa?

4. What does Sledge feel is slipping away as he endures barrage after barrage of Japanese fire on Okinawa?

5. What does Lieutenant Stanley collapse from after the fighting at Okinawa?

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