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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 the name of the ship that Sledge and his company took after they completed their training?
(a) President Washington.
(b) President Johnson.
(c) President Lincoln.
(d) President Polk.

2. How many marines have been sent to Peleliu?
(a) 50,000
(b) 32,000
(c) 28,000
(d) 30,000

3. What state was sledge born in?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Arizona.
(c) Alaska.
(d) Arkansas.

4. What war is this book set in?
(a) WWII.
(b) WWI.
(c) Korean.
(d) Vietnam.

5. What is the weather like on the day of the assault on Peleliu?
(a) Breezy and cool.
(b) Freezing.
(c) Unbearably hot.
(d) Extremely windy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Sledge so tense while on board the ship?

3. What is Sledge surprised to find as he watches the native birds on Peleliu?

4. What is a Ka Bar?

5. What was the company's opinion of Captain Haldane?

(see the answer key)

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