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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 was Sledge stationed?
(a) Pacific Theater.
(b) Korea.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) Pearl Harbor.

2. How did Sledge get his position on the 60mm Mortar?
(a) They drew straws.
(b) He requested that position.
(c) He was the head of his class.
(d) He was offered the choice.

3. What was Stanley's nick-name?
(a) Stout.
(b) Grumpy.
(c) Stauncher.
(d) Stumpy.

4. How did Sledge make sure he was able to fight?
(a) He lied about his age.
(b) He failed Officer Training School.
(c) He passed all his marksmen tests.
(d) He convinced a nurse to not record his medical issue.

5. What was Caswell's nick-name?
(a) Doc.
(b) Gunner.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Bullseye.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Sledge attend boot camp?

2. What is Sledge's main job while he is deployed at Bloody Nose Ridge?

3. What is surprising about the Japanese counter attack on Peleliu?

4. Why are there mountains of bodies and feces?

5. What is the focus of training at Camp Elliot?

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