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

2. What happens by mistake on Peleliu that causes Sledge to hate the waste and cruelty of war?

3. How many men of the original 235 from Sledge's company left Peleliu unhurt?

4. Where were most of Sledge's classmates transferred to after Boot Camp?

5. What unique hand-to-hand combat technique was offered at Camp Elliot?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Sledge trained for when he reaches Guadalcanal?

2. What does Sledge do every time they take a break while crossing the unprotected air-strip on Peleliu?

3. What is Doherty's main focus while training Sledge and his classmates in boot camp?

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

5. Why does Sledge's boot camp instructor make his team march on the sand?

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

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

8. What is Sledge doing when he is startled by his feelings of peace during a time of war?

9. How does Sledge feel about Haldane?

10. How does Sledge's platoon react to the death of Haldane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are Sledge and his unit called to do after they so bravely secured the island? How did Sledge feel about this? Why? Do you think he was validated in feeling this way? Why or why not? Use examples from the book to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

There was a lot of superstition tied up in Nease's death. What was this superstition? How do you think this superstition affected Nease? How did this death effect the men in Sledge's unit? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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