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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 was Sledge's Platoon number at Boot Camp?
(a) 879.
(b) 984.
(c) 785.
(d) 626.

2. Where did Sledge attend boot camp?
(a) San Marino.
(b) San Diego.
(c) San Albana.
(d) San Francisco.

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

4. Where is Sledge transferred to after Boot Camp?
(a) Camp Elliot.
(b) Camp David.
(c) Camp Pendleton.
(d) Camp Williams.

5. What did Sledge's instructors promise that they would need to know to do?
(a) Shoot with precision.
(b) Cauterize a wound.
(c) Fight with a knife.
(d) Walk without sound.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Sledge's older brother?

2. What is a Ka Bar?

3. Why was the ship so poorly accommodated for the troops?

4. What famous personality performs a show for Sledge's company?

5. What is Sledge trained in when he is off duty?

(see the answer key)

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