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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 old was Sledge when he died?
(a) 65.
(b) 70.
(c) 81.
(d) 29.

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

3. Where do some of the men in Sledge's company seek shelter when they are fired on from a pillbox that they thought was abandoned?
(a) In a nearby trench.
(b) On top of the box.
(c) Behind Japanese casualties.
(d) Behind some trees.

4. How many marines have been sent to Peleliu?
(a) 30,000
(b) 50,000
(c) 32,000
(d) 28,000

5. What is surprising about the Japanese counter attack on Peleliu?
(a) It came too soon.
(b) It was not as intense as anticipated.
(c) It was much more intense than anticipated.
(d) It was not a Banzai attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sledge describe as "slightly Asiatic in thinking"?

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

3. What causes Sledge momentary mental confusion as he is fighting outside of the pillbox?

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

5. Who does Sledge attribute his survival in combat to?

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