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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 wrong with the Okinawan woman in the hut that Sledge finds?
2. What does Sledge do with his socks when he finally removes his boots for the first time in two weeks?
3. Why is chapter 9 titled "Stay of Execution"?
4. Who does Sledge describe as having a bizarre blend of capable leadership and nonsensical behavior?
5. What surprises Sledge about the picture that Kathy shows him?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Sledge think will happen to Caswell when Sledge has to administer first-aid to his serious wounds and carry him back to base?
2. Why are the weapons rusting so badly while on Okinawa?
3. What bad news does Sledge get from home when he finally gets mail from home in Okinawa?
4. How does Sledge feel as the barrage of Japanese fire continues after he rescues Caswell?
5. How do Sledge and his platoon take the news of Nease's death?
6. Why were two marines fighting over a silly range card, when most cards got thrown away?
7. What does Shadow reprimand one of Sledge's friends for doing while fighting on Okinawa?
8. Why are so many marines unable to continue fighting during the rainstorms on Okinawa?
9. What did the Japanese woman in the abandoned hut want Sledge to do for her?
10. Why does Sledge feel so fortunate in his placement in Okinawa when he first arrives there?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Shadow was a man who was very disliked, and yet he was placed in a leadership position. Why did the men dislike him? How did this affect his leadership? Was he a good leader? Why or why not? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 2
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 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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