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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 the main focus of training for Sledge's instructor while at boot camp?
(a) Marksmanship.
(b) Discipline under stress.
(c) Strength and Agility.
(d) Patriotism.

2. What is a Ka Bar?
(a) Large knife.
(b) Parachute.
(c) Helmet.
(d) Bayonet.

3. What was the name of Sledge's boot camp instructor?
(a) Chancellor Daniels.
(b) Captain Douglas.
(c) Commander Davidson.
(d) Corporal Doherty.

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

5. Where were most of Sledge's classmates transferred to after Boot Camp?
(a) Camp Elliot.
(b) Camp Willams.
(c) Camp David.
(d) Camp Pendleton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the company's opinion of Captain Haldane?

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

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

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

5. What was the name of the ship that Sledge and his company took after they completed their training?

(see the answer key)

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