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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. What famous personality performs a show for Sledge's company?
(a) Bob Hope.
(b) Marilyn Monroe.
(c) Lil' Abner.
(d) Peggy Armstrong.

2. Why is Sledge so tense while on board the ship?
(a) He is very sea-sick.
(b) He does not respect his commanding officer.
(c) He is hearing a lot of bad rumors.
(d) He does not know his destination.

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

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

5. What is meant by "snapping in"?
(a) Dry firing.
(b) Multiple shots at a single target.
(c) Holding an aim.
(d) Precision in marching.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a Ka Bar?

2. What war is this book set in?

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

4. What does Sledge's commander do when half of his class flunks out?

5. What was Sledge's job in the Marines?

(see the answer key)

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