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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Assault into Hell.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the new Marines do to the veterans?
(a) Asked for extra weapons.
(b) Sent letters home with them.
(c) Challenged them to boxing matches.
(d) Smothered them with questions.

2. What was the name of Sledge's boot camp instructor?
(a) Corporal Doherty.
(b) Captain Douglas.
(c) Chancellor Daniels.
(d) Commander Davidson.

3. Why does Sledge have to hold tight to the Amtrac before the beach assault on Peleliu?
(a) The water is very choppy .
(b) He swoons from fear.
(c) He takes a moment to pray.
(d) His partner faints and Sledge must control it alone.

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

5. Who does Sledge attribute his survival in combat to?
(a) His dead father.
(b) His older brother.
(c) His boot camp instructor.
(d) His best friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a clear distinct voice tell Sledge while he is sitting with a group of buddies on Peleliu?

2. What was Sledge's job in the Marines?

3. What is Sledge's reaction to the first Japanese casualties he sees?

4. What does Sledge's commander do when half of his class flunks out?

5. What is the state of the water that the Marines are supplied with after the first day of battle at Peleliu?

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