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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. What unique hand-to-hand combat technique was offered at Camp Elliot?
(a) Karate.
(b) Knife fighting and judo.
(c) Boxing.
(d) Fencing.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What month was Sledge transported to combat?

2. What was Stanley's nick-name?

3. Who replaces Haldane as the commanding officer?

4. How many men of the original 235 from Sledge's company left Peleliu unhurt?

5. What is Sledge's reaction to the first Japanese casualties he sees?

(see the answer key)

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