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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 so impressive to Sledge about Haldane?
(a) He has the strength of ten men.
(b) He is incredibly brave.
(c) His laugh is infectious and warm.
(d) He has remarkable concern for his men.

2. What was the name of the ship that transported Sledge to combat?
(a) SLT 166.
(b) LST 661.
(c) LTS 771.
(d) TSL 161.

3. What was Sledge's Platoon number at Boot Camp?
(a) 626.
(b) 785.
(c) 879.
(d) 984.

4. What month was Sledge transported to combat?
(a) August.
(b) July.
(c) September.
(d) October.

5. What does Sledge think about the Marine Corps pilots while he is heading away from Peleliu?
(a) They are not as skilled as the Japanese.
(b) They are incredibly skilled.
(c) They are highly effective.
(d) They are harbingers of death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the state of the water that the Marines are supplied with after the first day of battle at Peleliu?

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

3. What holiday did Sledge graduate from boot camp on?

4. What is the name of the ridge on Peleliu that was under almost constant barrage of artillery?

5. What war is this book set in?

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