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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Brave Men Lost.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were the troops transported to after leaving Camp Elliot?
(a) Camp St. Louis.
(b) Camp St. Mark.
(c) Camp St. Lorence.
(d) Camp St. Francis.

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

3. What does Sledge watch explode from direct Japanese fire?
(a) An Amtrac.
(b) A close friend.
(c) A Marine DUKW.
(d) A small patch of beach next to him.

4. What is Sledge's reaction to the first Japanese casualties he sees?
(a) He feels hatred.
(b) He is sickened.
(c) He is numb to any emotion.
(d) He finds mercy in his heart.

5. Why does Sledge have to hold tight to the Amtrac before the beach assault on Peleliu?
(a) His partner faints and Sledge must control it alone.
(b) He takes a moment to pray.
(c) The water is very choppy .
(d) He swoons from fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many marines have been sent to Peleliu?

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

3. What is Shelton's nick-name?

4. What was Stanley's nick-name?

5. Sledge gets the chance to meet veterans from where?

(see the answer key)

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