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

2. What do the Japanese do at night while Sledge is on Peleliu?
(a) Collect souveniers from dead soldiers.
(b) Infiltrate the front lines.
(c) Bury their dead.
(d) Fire on the camps.

3. What does Sledge see another Marine do to a wounded Japanese man with his Ka Bar?
(a) Slit his throat for fun.
(b) Take his family picture and cut it up.
(c) Urinate on his wounds.
(d) Extract his gold teeth while he is still alive.

4. Who does Sledge attribute his survival in combat to?
(a) His older brother.
(b) His boot camp instructor.
(c) His best friend.
(d) His dead father.

5. Why is Sledge so tense while on board the ship?
(a) He is very sea-sick.
(b) He is hearing a lot of bad rumors.
(c) He does not know his destination.
(d) He does not respect his commanding officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were the troops transported to after leaving Camp Elliot?

2. What was Stanley's nick-name?

3. What is the name of the ridge on Peleliu that was under almost constant barrage of artillery?

4. How many marines were lost on the first day of fighting at Peleliu?

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

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