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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 many men of the original 235 from Sledge's company left Peleliu unhurt?
(a) 200
(b) 85
(c) 20
(d) 100

2. What do the men in Sledge's company debate about their work at Peleliu?
(a) If it was necessary.
(b) If it was done in the right way.
(c) If they were fighting for the right cause.
(d) If it was enough.

3. What does Mac want to arm himself with as he charges the Japanese line at Okinawa?
(a) A knife and a pistol.
(b) A grenade.
(c) A sniper rifle.
(d) A 60mm mortar.

4. What is Sledge recognized as after his graduation from boot camp?
(a) An officer.
(b) A marine.
(c) A legal voter.
(d) An instructor.

5. What was Stanley's nick-name?
(a) Stumpy.
(b) Stauncher.
(c) Grumpy.
(d) Stout.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men have to do while in the foxholes and trenches when the ground gets over-saturated with rain?

2. What chore at camp does Sledge hate the most?

3. Where did Sledge attend boot camp?

4. Sledge gets the chance to meet veterans from where?

5. What does Rupertus predict at Peleliu?

(see the answer key)

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