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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 get his position on the 60mm Mortar?
(a) He was offered the choice.
(b) He requested that position.
(c) They drew straws.
(d) He was the head of his class.

2. 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 Polk.
(d) President Lincoln.

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

4. What did the new Marines do to the veterans?
(a) Sent letters home with them.
(b) Smothered them with questions.
(c) Challenged them to boxing matches.
(d) Asked for extra weapons.

5. What chore at camp does Sledge hate the most?
(a) Kitchen patrol.
(b) Killing vermin.
(c) Hauling away rotting coconuts.
(d) Detailing the latrine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sledge gets the chance to meet veterans from where?

2. What holiday did Sledge graduate from boot camp on?

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

4. What is a Ka Bar?

5. What state was sledge born in?

(see the answer key)

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