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

2. What does Sledge watch explode from direct Japanese fire?
(a) An Amtrac.
(b) A Marine DUKW.
(c) A small patch of beach next to him.
(d) A close friend.

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

4. What was Sledge's job in the Marines?
(a) Head Gunner.
(b) Training Instructor.
(c) Assistant Gunner.
(d) General Infantry.

5. What happens by mistake on Peleliu that causes Sledge to hate the waste and cruelty of war?
(a) A marine steps on a land mine.
(b) A marine trips over a wounded soldier and breaks his leg.
(c) A marine kills another wounded marine.
(d) A marine sets off a of grenade next to an ammunition tent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sledge momentarily pinned down by at Peleliu?

2. Where is Peleliu?

3. Where was Sledge stationed?

4. How many marines were lost on the first day of fighting at Peleliu?

5. What does he see the veteran soldiers do when they see the first Japanese casualties?

(see the answer key)

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