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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. Where was Sledge stationed?
(a) Pearl Harbor.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) Pacific Theater.
(d) Korea.

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

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

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

5. What were the Marines taught about "fighting dirty"?
(a) Never stoop to that level.
(b) Only when necessary.
(c) Do not hesitate.
(d) There is no such thing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Sledge and his company trained in while at the first destination?

2. Where were most of Sledge's classmates transferred to after Boot Camp?

3. Where is Peleliu?

4. Where is the first combat destination for Sledge?

5. What does Sledge do at every stop along the way as they advance along the airfield on Peleliu?

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