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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are there mountains of bodies and feces?
(a) They want to bring the bodies home if possible.
(b) It is a form of defense.
(c) The terrain is too rough to bury them.
(d) There is not time between the fighting.

2. What were the troops instructed to do as they hit landfall?
(a) Get off the beach as quickly as possible.
(b) Scream like banshees to create distraction.
(c) Fire into the trees.
(d) Cover for the person in front of them.

3. What was Sledge's Platoon number at Boot Camp?
(a) 626.
(b) 984.
(c) 879.
(d) 785.

4. What is meant by "snapping in"?
(a) Precision in marching.
(b) Holding an aim.
(c) Dry firing.
(d) Multiple shots at a single target.

5. What did the new Marines do to the veterans?
(a) Sent letters home with them.
(b) Challenged them to boxing matches.
(c) Asked for extra weapons.
(d) Smothered them with questions.

6. What is Sledge recognized as after his graduation from boot camp?
(a) A marine.
(b) An officer.
(c) An instructor.
(d) A legal voter.

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

8. What is a Ka Bar?
(a) Large knife.
(b) Parachute.
(c) Helmet.
(d) Bayonet.

9. What does Bailey do to get Sledge's respect during time away from combat?
(a) Offers them a pay raise.
(b) Reprimands the other officers.
(c) Praises their courage.
(d) Asks them what they need.

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

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

12. What is the focus of training at Camp Elliot?
(a) Combat tactics.
(b) Discipline under stress.
(c) Fatigue treatment.
(d) Strategic maneuvering.

13. What do the men kill with gusto while they are stationed away from the combat zones?
(a) Nothing--they are done killing.
(b) The insects.
(c) The vermin.
(d) The targets.

14. What was the name of the ship that transported Sledge to combat?
(a) SLT 166.
(b) LTS 771.
(c) LST 661.
(d) TSL 161.

15. How do Sledge's commanding officers expect the Japanese to fight at Peleliu?
(a) Banzai charges and air assault.
(b) Line defensive with trench support.
(c) All-out beach defense followed by banzai charges.
(d) Air raids and beach defense.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous personality performs a show for Sledge's company?

2. What month does Sledge reach his destination for his off-combat time?

3. How did Sledge feel about his time at Camp Elliot?

4. How old was Sledge when he died?

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

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