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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many marines have been sent to Peleliu?
(a) 30,000
(b) 50,000
(c) 28,000
(d) 32,000

2. What does a clear distinct voice tell Sledge while he is sitting with a group of buddies on Peleliu?
(a) You will survive the war!
(b) Serve with honor!
(c) Peace is the goal!
(d) You are doing the right thing!

3. What do the men kill with gusto while they are stationed away from the combat zones?
(a) The vermin.
(b) Nothing--they are done killing.
(c) The insects.
(d) The targets.

4. What is Sledge momentarily pinned down by at Peleliu?
(a) Banzai attack.
(b) Japanese foot soldiers.
(c) Friendly fire.
(d) A tree root.

5. What do the men in Sledge's company debate about their work at Peleliu?
(a) If it was necessary.
(b) If it was enough.
(c) If it was done in the right way.
(d) If they were fighting for the right cause.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is different from Bailey and the other officers at Sledge's non-combat location?

2. What was Stanley's nick-name?

3. Sledge gets the chance to meet veterans from where?

4. Where were the troops transported to after leaving Camp Elliot?

5. Who replaces Haldane as the commanding officer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Sledge so nervous when he ships out from Guadalcanal?

2. What is so annoying to Sledge and his platoon about Mac?

3. What happens to Caswell that causes Sledge to regard him with respect?

4. What do the men in Sledge's platoon have to receive before heading to Okinawa?

5. How does Sledge feel about his infantry training after boot camp?

6. What is different about Sledge's fear before he lands at the beach of Okinawa from when he landed at Peleliu?

7. What was the controversial debate about the fighting in Peleliu?

8. Why is Sledge so excited to join combat?

9. What does Sledge do on Christmas Eve while in boot camp?

10. Why was the President Polk such an uncomfortable ship?

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