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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Breakthrough.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sledge's company celebrate Christmas while they are away from combat?
(a) Big presentation of presents.
(b) They read Bible passages and pray for peace.
(c) A USO concert with Bob Hope.
(d) Good food.

2. What does Nease do to make their New Year's at the non-combat zone more festive?
(a) Reads a book to the men.
(b) Steals turkeys from the officer's mess.
(c) Gets a radio to have a dance.
(d) Finds some fire works.

3. What was the name of the ship that Sledge and his company took after they completed their training?
(a) President Lincoln.
(b) President Johnson.
(c) President Polk.
(d) President Washington.

4. What is so impressive to Sledge about Haldane?
(a) His laugh is infectious and warm.
(b) He has remarkable concern for his men.
(c) He is incredibly brave.
(d) He has the strength of ten men.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Caswell as he attends to a wounded soldier while shipping away from Peleliu?

3. What do Sledge and a number of other Marines watch a Japanese mother do while on Okinawa?

4. What do the men in Sledge's company debate about their work at Peleliu?

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

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