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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 the weather like on the day of the assault on Peleliu?
(a) Unbearably hot.
(b) Breezy and cool.
(c) Freezing.
(d) Extremely windy.

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

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

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

5. Why is Sledge so tense while on board the ship?
(a) He is hearing a lot of bad rumors.
(b) He does not know his destination.
(c) He is very sea-sick.
(d) He does not respect his commanding officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many marines were lost on the first day of fighting at Peleliu?

2. How many marines have been sent to Peleliu?

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

4. What is Sledge momentarily pinned down by at Peleliu?

5. How old was Sledge when he died?

(see the answer key)

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