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

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

3. What chore at camp does Sledge hate the most?
(a) Hauling away rotting coconuts.
(b) Kitchen patrol.
(c) Killing vermin.
(d) Detailing the latrine.

4. What was the name of Sledge's boot camp instructor?
(a) Chancellor Daniels.
(b) Captain Douglas.
(c) Corporal Doherty.
(d) Commander Davidson.

5. How did Sledge make sure he was able to fight?
(a) He passed all his marksmen tests.
(b) He lied about his age.
(c) He convinced a nurse to not record his medical issue.
(d) He failed Officer Training School.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is meant by "snapping in"?

2. What does a clear distinct voice tell Sledge while he is sitting with a group of buddies on Peleliu?

3. What is a Ka Bar?

4. Who does Sledge describe as "slightly Asiatic in thinking"?

5. What were the troops instructed to do as they hit landfall?

(see the answer key)

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