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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why are two Marines fighting over a range card from the ammunition package?
(a) They are bored.
(b) They have gone insane.
(c) There is a lipstick imprint on it.
(d) The range card has a lucky number on it.

3. What is the weather like as Sledge heads away from Shuri?
(a) Mild and breezy.
(b) Constant light rain.
(c) Extremely hot.
(d) Freezing cold.

4. What was the Japanese prisoner wearing who tried to block the way as Sledge's company headed away from Shuri?
(a) A marine uniform.
(b) Heavy armor.
(c) A loincloth.
(d) Nothing.

5. How do the veteran men feel about their commanding officer on Okinawa?
(a) They enjoy his enthusiasm.
(b) They want him to seek medical attention.
(c) They hold him in contempt.
(d) They fear he will die.

6. What is the final Japanese hold-out position in Okinawa?
(a) Kunishi Ridge.
(b) Kamakazi Bridge.
(c) Tunoshi Ridge.
(d) KiKishi Bridge.

7. What is Sledge's duty on the 50th day of combat at Okinawa?
(a) Trench digger.
(b) Medical assistant.
(c) Statistics recorder.
(d) Stretcher bearer.

8. What do Sledge and his company pass through a lot of as they head to the combat lines in Okinawa?
(a) Abandoned trenches.
(b) Piles of casualties.
(c) Tent cities.
(d) MASH units.

9. Why do Sledge and the other men in his company feel so lucky in their placement on Okinawa?
(a) They are able to kill Japanese with very little enemy fire.
(b) It is very quiet.
(c) They are learning Japanese culture.
(d) They are well armed for combat.

10. After defeating Shuri, which direction did Sledge's company head?
(a) West.
(b) South.
(c) East.
(d) North.

11. How do the troops in Sledge's unit react to the news that Germany has surrendered to the Allies?
(a) They throw a huge party.
(b) They are angry that they were not there.
(c) They get more motivation to push forward.
(d) They are not impressed.

12. What does Mac want to arm himself with as he charges the Japanese line at Okinawa?
(a) A 60mm mortar.
(b) A grenade.
(c) A sniper rifle.
(d) A knife and a pistol.

13. What do the Marines enjoy doing as they advance towards the Japanese ridges in Okinawa?
(a) Enjoying the beauty of the Japanese landscapes.
(b) Shouting profanites at the fleeing Japanese soldiers.
(c) Singin military cadences to bolster their courage.
(d) Shooting the fleeing Japanese soldiers.

14. What do Sledge and a number of other Marines watch a Japanese mother do while on Okinawa?
(a) Say her prayers.
(b) Nurse her baby.
(c) Bury her son.
(d) Bathe herself.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mac do when he is about to go into combat on Okinawa?

3. Who does Sledge describe as having a bizarre blend of capable leadership and nonsensical behavior?

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

5. How long does Sledge go in Okinawa without taking off his boots?

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