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

2. What unique hand-to-hand combat technique was offered at Camp Elliot?
(a) Knife fighting and judo.
(b) Karate.
(c) Fencing.
(d) Boxing.

3. What is Sledge recognized as after his graduation from boot camp?
(a) A marine.
(b) A legal voter.
(c) An instructor.
(d) An officer.

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

5. What was Sledge's job in the Marines?
(a) General Infantry.
(b) Training Instructor.
(c) Head Gunner.
(d) Assistant Gunner.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did the new Marines do to the veterans?

4. What was Sledge's Platoon number at Boot Camp?

5. How old was Sledge when he died?

(see the answer key)

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