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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 was Caswell's nick-name?
(a) Bullseye.
(b) Preacher.
(c) Gunner.
(d) Doc.

2. Where is Peleliu?
(a) In Polynesia.
(b) A small group of islands off the coast of Korea.
(c) A tiny island in the Palau group.
(d) On the mainland of Japan.

3. Where did Sledge attend boot camp?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) San Diego.
(c) San Albana.
(d) San Marino.

4. What unique hand-to-hand combat technique was offered at Camp Elliot?
(a) Knife fighting and judo.
(b) Fencing.
(c) Boxing.
(d) Karate.

5. What is meant by "snapping in"?
(a) Holding an aim.
(b) Multiple shots at a single target.
(c) Precision in marching.
(d) Dry firing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the ship that transported Sledge to combat?

2. What happens by mistake on Peleliu that causes Sledge to hate the waste and cruelty of war?

3. What is Sledge surprised to find as he watches the native birds on Peleliu?

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

5. Why is Sledge not ashamed of his fear before the assault on Peleliu?

(see the answer key)

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