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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. Why does Sledge and his crew have to re-seat the base-plate of their mortar after a few rounds while holding the front lines in Okinawa?
2. What is the final Japanese hold-out position in Okinawa?
3. Why are two Marines fighting over a range card from the ammunition package?
4. Why is Mac's behavior at the front lines on Okinawa so unexpected?
5. Who does Sledge describe as having a bizarre blend of capable leadership and nonsensical behavior?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Sledge do for the woman in the abandoned hut instead of what she wanted him to do?
2. Why is chapter 9 entitled "Stay of execution"?
3. Why does Sledge feel so fortunate in his placement in Okinawa when he first arrives there?
4. What is different about the soil in Peleliu and Okinawa?
5. What bad news does Sledge get from home when he finally gets mail from home in Okinawa?
6. Why are Sledge and his platoon not deeply affected by Franklin Roosevelt's death?
7. Why were two marines fighting over a silly range card, when most cards got thrown away?
8. Why are Sledge and the other men forced to do a manual re-supply when it begins to rain on Okinawa?
9. What did the Japanese woman in the abandoned hut want Sledge to do for her?
10. What do Sledge and the men in his platoon urge Mac to do before they head into battle on Okinawa?
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 comments on a few things about war that most history books do not mention. What are some of these things? How did they each affect the soldiers serving in the war?
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