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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 focus of training at Camp Elliot?
(a) Strategic maneuvering.
(b) Discipline under stress.
(c) Fatigue treatment.
(d) Combat tactics.

2. How did Sledge feel about his time at Camp Elliot?
(a) Unsanitary and humilating.
(b) Stressful and overwhelming.
(c) Satisfactory and enjoyable.
(d) Exciting and dramatic.

3. How old was Sledge when he died?
(a) 81.
(b) 65.
(c) 29.
(d) 70.

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

5. What is a Ka Bar?
(a) Large knife.
(b) Helmet.
(c) Bayonet.
(d) Parachute.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Shelton's nick-name?

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

3. What chore at camp does Sledge hate the most?

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

5. How do Sledge's commanding officers expect the Japanese to fight at Peleliu?

(see the answer key)

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