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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. Why was the ship so poorly accommodated for the troops?
(a) They had more men than the ship was intended for.
(b) It was not meant for troop transport.
(c) It was only a very short distance.
(d) It was more efficient to not include every luxury for the troops.

2. What was the name of Sledge's older brother?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Frank.
(c) Jacob.
(d) Edward.

3. Sledge gets the chance to meet veterans from where?
(a) Okinawa.
(b) Bougainville.
(c) Nagisaki.
(d) British Isles.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sledge's instructors promise that they would need to know to do?

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

3. What chore at camp does Sledge hate the most?

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

5. How old was Sledge when he died?

(see the answer key)

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