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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is so impressive to Sledge about Haldane?

2. What month does Sledge reach his destination for his off-combat time?

3. Who does Sledge attribute his survival in combat to?

4. What does he see the veteran soldiers do when they see the first Japanese casualties?

5. What does Sledge enjoy when he is relieved from the front lines at Peleliu?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Sledge so excited to join combat?

4. Why are there piles of corpses and feces lying around while Sledge is stationed in Peleliu?

5. Why is Sledge so happy about his appointment to the 60mm Mortar when he lands on Pavuvu?

6. What do the Japanese soldiers do at night while Sledge is stationed in Peleliu?

7. What are the non-commissioned officers like at Camp Elliot?

8. How does Sledge feel after he is pinned down by friendly fire during the counterattack at Peleliu?

9. How many of the men in Sledges class failed the Officers Training Program?

10. Why did Sledge fail his class at the Officers Training Program?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sledge has many different leaders with different leadership styles. Who were some of his most influential leaders and how did those leaders effect Sledge's experience in the war?

Essay Topic 2

Sledge witnesses a lot of comrades in arms die while in combat. Who are some of these people? What are some of the methods Sledge uses to express his grief? Which one do you think was the most effective? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Sledge talks at length about the mental repercussions of his combat experiences. What are some of these? Where did they come from? How do you think these things will affect Sledge after the war is over?

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