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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 is surprising about the Japanese counter attack on Peleliu?
(a) It came too soon.
(b) It was not as intense as anticipated.
(c) It was much more intense than anticipated.
(d) It was not a Banzai attack.

2. Why was the ship so poorly accommodated for the troops?
(a) It was only a very short distance.
(b) It was more efficient to not include every luxury for the troops.
(c) It was not meant for troop transport.
(d) They had more men than the ship was intended for.

3. What is Sledge surprised to find as he watches the native birds on Peleliu?
(a) He was confident that he would live.
(b) He felt very peaceful.
(c) He was numb to emotion.
(d) He was no longer afraid.

4. Where is Sledge transferred to after Boot Camp?
(a) Camp Williams.
(b) Camp Pendleton.
(c) Camp David.
(d) Camp Elliot.

5. What was the company's opinion of Captain Haldane?
(a) They adored him.
(b) They hated him.
(c) They were afraid of him.
(d) They needed him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous personality performs a show for Sledge's company?

2. What does Sledge do at every stop along the way as they advance along the airfield on Peleliu?

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

4. What is the focus of training at Camp Elliot?

5. What were the Marines taught about "fighting dirty"?

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