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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 surprising news does Sledge hear about the man he administered first aid to a few weeks after the matter?
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 is the final Japanese hold-out position in Okinawa?
4. What does Sledge have nightmares of while stationed at the final days of Okinawa?
5. How do the veterans support each other after days of combat in the rain on Okinawa?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Sledge describe the 320mm spigot-mortar?
2. What did Sledge do for the woman in the abandoned hut instead of what she wanted him to do?
3. Why are Sledge and the other men forced to do a manual re-supply when it begins to rain on Okinawa?
4. What is the condition of Sledge's feet when he takes his socks off after two weeks of not ever taking them off?
5. How do Sledge and his platoon feel about Shadow?
6. Why are Sledge and his platoon not deeply affected by Franklin Roosevelt's death?
7. What is different about the soil in Peleliu and Okinawa?
8. Why are so many marines unable to continue fighting during the rainstorms on Okinawa?
9. Why does Sledge feel so fortunate in his placement in Okinawa when he first arrives there?
10. Why were two marines fighting over a silly range card, when most cards got thrown away?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Mac is a very interesting character with a very obvious flaw. What is this flaw, and how does it affect Mac's service and usefulness? How do others feel about Mac? Why is he so disliked? How could Mac have been a more respected leader? Use examples from the book to support your idea.
Essay Topic 2
While in Japan, Sledge experiences a few different extremes in the weather. What were these extremes? How did they affect Sledge's life? Were they a good force in his life? Why or why not? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
Caswell is someone who Sledge really respects. What are some of the experiences that Sledge has with Caswell that builds this respect? How does this example affect Sledge?
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