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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Brave Men Lost.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What unique hand-to-hand combat technique was offered at Camp Elliot?
(a) Karate.
(b) Fencing.
(c) Knife fighting and judo.
(d) Boxing.

3. What does Sledge see a man doing to a dead Japanese machine gunner after taking the pillbox?
(a) Taking out his golden teeth.
(b) Trying to piece his skull back together.
(c) Mutilating his body.
(d) Tossing pieces of coral into his shattered skull cavity.

4. How did Sledge get his position on the 60mm Mortar?
(a) He was the head of his class.
(b) They drew straws.
(c) He was offered the choice.
(d) He requested that position.

5. What were the troops instructed to do as they hit landfall?
(a) Fire into the trees.
(b) Cover for the person in front of them.
(c) Get off the beach as quickly as possible.
(d) Scream like banshees to create distraction.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the first combat destination for Sledge?

2. What does Rupertus predict at Peleliu?

3. Who replaces Haldane as the commanding officer?

4. Who does Sledge attribute his survival in combat to?

5. What was Stanley's nick-name?

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