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

2. What does Sledge witness before he heads out to battle at the beginning of chapter 12?
(a) A group of soldires praying.
(b) His commanding officer weeping.
(c) A priest giving communion.
(d) A marine kissing a family picture.

3. 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) He and the sniper walk away on a silent agreement.
(c) His NCO sends a patrol to help him.
(d) He shoots the sniper.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is chapter 9 titled "Stay of Execution"?

2. What is the name of the major Japanese fortification that Sledge and his troop have to break through in order to gain victory?

3. What does Mac want to arm himself with as he charges the Japanese line at Okinawa?

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

5. What does Sledge fear most in battle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Sledge and the men in his platoon urge Mac to do before they head into battle on Okinawa?

2. Why is chapter 9 entitled "Stay of execution"?

3. What is covering nearly every surface while sledge is stationed at Half Moon Hill?

4. Why are the weapons rusting so badly while on Okinawa?

5. What is so significant about the death of General Buckner?

6. Why does Sledge feel so fortunate in his placement in Okinawa when he first arrives there?

7. How does Sledge describe the 320mm spigot-mortar?

8. How does Sledge feel about his duty to police Okinawa after the area has been secured?

9. What happens just as Sledge is looking at the picture of Kathy's chorus girl?

10. What is different about the soil in Peleliu and Okinawa?

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