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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Assault into Hell.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Shelton's nick-name?
(a) Snafu.
(b) Ack Ack.
(c) Sharp Shooter.
(d) Mate.

2. How many Japanese troops are supposed to be stationed at Peleliu?
(a) 50,000
(b) 28,000
(c) 10,000
(d) 12,000

3. Where is Peleliu?
(a) A tiny island in the Palau group.
(b) On the mainland of Japan.
(c) A small group of islands off the coast of Korea.
(d) In Polynesia.

4. How many marines were lost on the first day of fighting at Peleliu?
(a) 1,234
(b) 2,121
(c) 3,201
(d) 1,111

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Sledge's boot camp instructor?

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

3. Why is Sledge not ashamed of his fear before the assault on Peleliu?

4. How did Sledge make sure he was able to fight?

5. What does Rupertus predict at Peleliu?

(see the answer key)

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