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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the veterans support each other after days of combat in the rain on Okinawa?
(a) They talk about home and forget about the war for a time.
(b) They gather in small groups and give each other pep talks.
(c) They promise to watch each other's backs.
(d) They shout out horrible threats against the Japanese.

2. Why is chapter 9 titled "Stay of Execution"?
(a) Sledge felt that they were merely executing civilians rather than fighting soldiers.
(b) He was given the job of executing P.O.W.s.
(c) He watched many of his comrades- in-arms die.
(d) Sledge's landing on Okinawa was largely unopposed.

3. What does Sledge note that most accounts of war leave out of the record?
(a) The emotional toll of losing comrades in arms.
(b) The mental strain of having to take another man's life.
(c) The effects of extreme sleep deprivation.
(d) The taxing struggle of manual re-supply.

4. What does Sledge see strewn about that causes the stench of war?
(a) Casualties.
(b) Hills of excrement.
(c) Decaying animal hides.
(d) Piles of garbage.

5. How do the men in Sledge's until feel about Shadow's appearance?
(a) They hold him in disdain.
(b) They feel a tight bond.
(c) They find him warm and welcoming.
(d) They are infuriated.

6. What do the men have to do while in the foxholes and trenches when the ground gets over-saturated with rain?
(a) Dig deeper trenches.
(b) Air out their clothes to try and stay dry.
(c) Constantly bail the water out with helmets and ration tins.
(d) Jump up and down to keep warm.

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

8. What is Sledge's duty on the 50th day of combat at Okinawa?
(a) Trench digger.
(b) Statistics recorder.
(c) Stretcher bearer.
(d) Medical assistant.

9. What is the final Japanese hold-out position in Okinawa?
(a) Kunishi Ridge.
(b) Kamakazi Bridge.
(c) Tunoshi Ridge.
(d) KiKishi Bridge.

10. What does Shadow reprimand John Redifer for after a long day of harsh battle?
(a) Saying prayers before each battle.
(b) Showing bravery under fire.
(c) Stealing extra food rations.
(d) Hiding in a fox hoel during combat.

11. Who does Sledge administer first aid to on the front lines at Okinawa and then carry back to the camp fearing he will die?
(a) Mac.
(b) Haldane.
(c) Caswell.
(d) Snafu.

12. What does Sledge read in a letter from home after a hard day of combat in Okinawa?
(a) His mother is sick.
(b) His girlfriend is married.
(c) His brother was killed.
(d) His dog has been killed.

13. What do the men use to keep the mortars and ammunition above the water?
(a) Packing crates.
(b) Helmets.
(c) Palm frongs.
(d) Tree branches.

14. What does Mac do when he is about to go into combat on Okinawa?
(a) He purposely wounds himself so that he can get sent away.
(b) He digs a giant trench and hides.
(c) He goes insane.
(d) He screams out threats and profanities all day long.

15. Why does Sledge scavenge Japanese rations?
(a) Everyone else is doing it.
(b) He does not get enough from his own to sustain him.
(c) They are better than the American ones.
(d) He is allergic to some of the American rations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sledge describe as having a bizarre blend of capable leadership and nonsensical behavior?

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

3. What does Mac shoot at to pass the time while waiting for the enemy to arrive at Okinawa?

4. What do the officers do to the enlisted men after Okinawa is declared secure?

5. How often are the infiltrations happening in chapter 13?

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