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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Stay of Execution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sledge say in his interview to be an officer?
(a) He has little respect for most of his officers.
(b) He would not want to re-enlist just to be promoted.
(c) He is not knowledgeable enough to lead.
(d) He could never put men in harm's way.

2. What is Sledge momentarily pinned down by at Peleliu?
(a) A tree root.
(b) Friendly fire.
(c) Banzai attack.
(d) Japanese foot soldiers.

3. What day are the men scheduled to land on Okinawa?
(a) March 14th.
(b) May 11th.
(c) June 12th.
(d) April 1st.

4. Why is Sledge so tense while on board the ship?
(a) He is very sea-sick.
(b) He does not respect his commanding officer.
(c) He is hearing a lot of bad rumors.
(d) He does not know his destination.

5. What do the men kill with gusto while they are stationed away from the combat zones?
(a) The targets.
(b) Nothing--they are done killing.
(c) The vermin.
(d) The insects.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Sledge get his position on the 60mm Mortar?

2. What was the company's opinion of Captain Haldane?

3. Where do some of the men in Sledge's company seek shelter when they are fired on from a pillbox that they thought was abandoned?

4. What is the state of the water that the Marines are supplied with after the first day of battle at Peleliu?

5. What does Sledge rescue from a mud pit while on Okinawa?

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