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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Preparation for Combat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Sledge make sure he was able to fight?
(a) He passed all his marksmen tests.
(b) He failed Officer Training School.
(c) He lied about his age.
(d) He convinced a nurse to not record his medical issue.

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

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

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

5. What holiday did Sledge graduate from boot camp on?
(a) Christmas Eve.
(b) Veteran's Day.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Valentine's Day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the main focus of training for Sledge's instructor while at boot camp?

2. How did Sledge feel about his time at Camp Elliot?

3. Who does Sledge describe as "slightly Asiatic in thinking"?

4. What is a Ka Bar?

5. Where were most of Sledge's classmates transferred to after Boot Camp?

(see the answer key)

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