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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 was Sledge's job in the Marines?
(a) Assistant Gunner.
(b) Head Gunner.
(c) Training Instructor.
(d) General Infantry.

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

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

4. What is Sledge's reaction to the first Japanese casualties he sees?
(a) He is numb to any emotion.
(b) He finds mercy in his heart.
(c) He feels hatred.
(d) He is sickened.

5. What is Sledge trained in when he is off duty?
(a) Language of the local area.
(b) Hand-to-hand combat.
(c) Amphibious assault techniques.
(d) Endurance training.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the new Marines do to the veterans?

2. What was Sledge's Platoon number at Boot Camp?

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

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

5. Where is Sledge transferred to after Boot Camp?

(see the answer key)

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