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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Breakthrough.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who does Sledge describe as having a bizarre blend of capable leadership and nonsensical behavior?
(a) Snafu.
(b) Mac.
(c) Ack Ack.
(d) Doc.

4. What were the Marines taught about "fighting dirty"?
(a) Only when necessary.
(b) Never stoop to that level.
(c) There is no such thing.
(d) Do not hesitate.

5. What does Sledge resent about the officers giving him orders during his non-combat time?
(a) Their inexperience.
(b) Their condescension.
(c) Their tone.
(d) Their lack of concern for their mental welfare.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the major Japanese fortification that Sledge and his troop have to break through in order to gain victory?

4. What does Sledge feel about religion in war?

5. What was the name of the ship that Sledge and his company took after they completed their training?

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