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

2. What does Sledge see another Marine do to a wounded Japanese man with his Ka Bar?
(a) Extract his gold teeth while he is still alive.
(b) Urinate on his wounds.
(c) Slit his throat for fun.
(d) Take his family picture and cut it up.

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

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

5. What is the weather like on the day of the assault on Peleliu?
(a) Unbearably hot.
(b) Extremely windy.
(c) Breezy and cool.
(d) Freezing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sledge think about the Marine Corps pilots while he is heading away from Peleliu?

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

3. What does Sledge see a man doing to a dead Japanese machine gunner after taking the pillbox?

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

5. What state was sledge born in?

(see the answer key)

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