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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. How does Sledge get away from the Japanese sniper that stopped him on the way back to his camp?
2. What does Mac shoot at to pass the time while waiting for the enemy to arrive at Okinawa?
3. How did Kathy get his nickname?
4. What is the name of Sledge's platoon at Okinawa?
5. What does Sledge see crash into the USS Birmingham?
Short Essay Questions
1. What bad news does Sledge get from home when he finally gets mail from home in Okinawa?
2. How does Sledge feel as the barrage of Japanese fire continues after he rescues Caswell?
3. What does Sledge think will happen to Caswell when Sledge has to administer first-aid to his serious wounds and carry him back to base?
4. Why are the weapons rusting so badly while on Okinawa?
5. Why is chapter 9 entitled "Stay of execution"?
6. Why are Sledge and the other men forced to do a manual re-supply when it begins to rain on Okinawa?
7. How does Sledge describe the 320mm spigot-mortar?
8. Why are Sledge and his platoon not deeply affected by Franklin Roosevelt's death?
9. How do Sledge and his platoon feel about Shadow?
10. Why are so many marines unable to continue fighting during the rainstorms on Okinawa?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Mac is a very interesting character with a very obvious flaw. What is this flaw, and how does it affect Mac's service and usefulness? How do others feel about Mac? Why is he so disliked? How could Mac have been a more respected leader? Use examples from the book to support your idea.
Essay Topic 2
Sledge witnesses some of the darkest sides of humanity while at war. What are some of these experiences? How do they affect Sledge? Does he follow their example? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Sledge has many different leaders with different leadership styles. Who were some of his most influential leaders and how did those leaders effect Sledge's experience in the war?
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