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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 Marines taught about "fighting dirty"?
(a) Do not hesitate.
(b) Only when necessary.
(c) There is no such thing.
(d) Never stoop to that level.

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

3. What did the new Marines do to the veterans?
(a) Asked for extra weapons.
(b) Challenged them to boxing matches.
(c) Sent letters home with them.
(d) Smothered them with questions.

4. What does a clear distinct voice tell Sledge while he is sitting with a group of buddies on Peleliu?
(a) You are doing the right thing!
(b) Peace is the goal!
(c) Serve with honor!
(d) You will survive the war!

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where is Sledge transferred to after Boot Camp?

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

5. What month was Sledge transported to combat?

(see the answer key)

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