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

2. What do the men use to keep the mortars and ammunition above the water?
(a) Palm frongs.
(b) Packing crates.
(c) Tree branches.
(d) Helmets.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sledge do after returning home from the war?

2. What was the Japanese prisoner wearing who tried to block the way as Sledge's company headed away from Shuri?

3. Why do Sledge and the other men in his company feel so lucky in their placement on Okinawa?

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

5. What does Sledge do with his socks when he finally removes his boots for the first time in two weeks?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are so many marines unable to continue fighting during the rainstorms on Okinawa?

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

3. What bad news does Sledge get from home when he finally gets mail from home in Okinawa?

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

5. Why are Sledge and the other men forced to do a manual re-supply when it begins to rain on Okinawa?

6. How does Sledge feel as the barrage of Japanese fire continues after he rescues Caswell?

7. What is Mac's response to the urging of his platoon before the fighting begins on Okinawa?

8. Why were two marines fighting over a silly range card, when most cards got thrown away?

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

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

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