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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 were the troops instructed to do as they hit landfall?
(a) Get off the beach as quickly as possible.
(b) Cover for the person in front of them.
(c) Scream like banshees to create distraction.
(d) Fire into the trees.

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

3. Where were the troops transported to after leaving Camp Elliot?
(a) Camp St. Lorence.
(b) Camp St. Louis.
(c) Camp St. Mark.
(d) Camp St. Francis.

4. Why does Sledge have to hold tight to the Amtrac before the beach assault on Peleliu?
(a) His partner faints and Sledge must control it alone.
(b) He swoons from fear.
(c) He takes a moment to pray.
(d) The water is very choppy .

5. What was the name of Sledge's older brother?
(a) Jacob.
(b) Frank.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Edward.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sledge watch explode from direct Japanese fire?

2. Where is the first combat destination for Sledge?

3. What war is this book set in?

4. What is Sledge surprised to find as he watches the native birds on Peleliu?

5. Who does Sledge attribute his survival in combat to?

(see the answer key)

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