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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. How many marines have been sent to Peleliu?
(a) 28,000
(b) 30,000
(c) 32,000
(d) 50,000

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

3. What is the name of the ridge on Peleliu that was under almost constant barrage of artillery?
(a) Broken Neck Ridge.
(b) Bloody Nose Ridge.
(c) Caualty Capital Ridge.
(d) Heart Attack Ridge.

4. What does Sledge do at every stop along the way as they advance along the airfield on Peleliu?
(a) Sings a hymn.
(b) Repeats the Lord's Prayer.
(c) Counts his heart beats.
(d) Pours sweat from his boot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do some of the men in Sledge's company seek shelter when they are fired on from a pillbox that they thought was abandoned?

2. Where is Sledge sent after three days on Peleliu?

3. What was Sledge's job in the Marines?

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

5. How many Japanese troops are supposed to be stationed at Peleliu?

(see the answer key)

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