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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. Where is Peleliu?
(a) On the mainland of Japan.
(b) A tiny island in the Palau group.
(c) A small group of islands off the coast of Korea.
(d) In Polynesia.

2. How old was Sledge when he died?
(a) 65.
(b) 29.
(c) 70.
(d) 81.

3. What were the Marines taught about "fighting dirty"?
(a) Only when necessary.
(b) There is no such thing.
(c) Do not hesitate.
(d) Never stoop to that level.

4. Who does Sledge describe as "slightly Asiatic in thinking"?
(a) Hanover.
(b) Haney.
(c) Haldane.
(d) Shelton.

5. What does Sledge's commander do when half of his class flunks out?
(a) He screams and demands re-testing.
(b) He winks and nods.
(c) He cries.
(d) He resigns from his post, feeling he has failed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the ship so poorly accommodated for the troops?

2. What unique hand-to-hand combat technique was offered at Camp Elliot?

3. Where is the first combat destination for Sledge?

4. What was the name of the ship that transported Sledge to combat?

5. What is Sledge momentarily pinned down by at Peleliu?

(see the answer key)

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