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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 does he see the veteran soldiers do when they see the first Japanese casualties?
(a) Praying over the bodies.
(b) Stepping over the corpses without noticing them.
(c) Looting the corpses.
(d) Defiling the bodies.

2. Why is Sledge not ashamed of his fear before the assault on Peleliu?
(a) He is strong enough to not shed tears.
(b) He knows he will fight bravely even though he is afraid.
(c) He sees that all the other men with him feel the same way.
(d) He was told to use his fear to empower him.

3. How did Sledge get his position on the 60mm Mortar?
(a) He requested that position.
(b) He was the head of his class.
(c) They drew straws.
(d) He was offered the choice.

4. What was the name of the ship that transported Sledge to combat?
(a) LTS 771.
(b) TSL 161.
(c) LST 661.
(d) SLT 166.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What war is this book set in?

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

4. What month was Sledge transported to combat?

5. What is Shelton's nick-name?

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