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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Another Amphibious Assault.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sledge surprised to find as he watches the native birds on Peleliu?
(a) He was no longer afraid.
(b) He was numb to emotion.
(c) He felt very peaceful.
(d) He was confident that he would live.

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

3. Why is Sledge so tense while on board the ship?
(a) He does not respect his commanding officer.
(b) He does not know his destination.
(c) He is very sea-sick.
(d) He is hearing a lot of bad rumors.

4. What is the name of the ridge on Peleliu that was under almost constant barrage of artillery?
(a) Caualty Capital Ridge.
(b) Heart Attack Ridge.
(c) Bloody Nose Ridge.
(d) Broken Neck Ridge.

5. What state was sledge born in?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Arkansas.
(d) Alaska.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many marines have been sent to Peleliu?

4. Why does Sledge have to hold tight to the Amtrac before the beach assault on Peleliu?

5. What is so impressive to Sledge about Haldane?

(see the answer key)

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