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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 famous personality performs a show for Sledge's company?
(a) Marilyn Monroe.
(b) Lil' Abner.
(c) Bob Hope.
(d) Peggy Armstrong.

2. How many marines were lost on the first day of fighting at Peleliu?
(a) 1,234
(b) 3,201
(c) 2,121
(d) 1,111

3. Where were most of Sledge's classmates transferred to after Boot Camp?
(a) Camp David.
(b) Camp Willams.
(c) Camp Elliot.
(d) Camp Pendleton.

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

5. What was the main focus of training for Sledge's instructor while at boot camp?
(a) Marksmanship.
(b) Discipline under stress.
(c) Patriotism.
(d) Strength and Agility.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Sledge's boot camp instructor?

2. What does a clear distinct voice tell Sledge while he is sitting with a group of buddies on Peleliu?

3. What was Caswell's nick-name?

4. What did Sledge's instructors promise that they would need to know to do?

5. What happens to Caswell as he attends to a wounded soldier while shipping away from Peleliu?

(see the answer key)

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