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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the ship that Sledge and his company took after they completed their training?
(a) President Washington.
(b) President Lincoln.
(c) President Johnson.
(d) President Polk.

2. What unique hand-to-hand combat technique was offered at Camp Elliot?
(a) Knife fighting and judo.
(b) Fencing.
(c) Boxing.
(d) Karate.

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

4. Who replaces Haldane as the commanding officer?
(a) Sledge.
(b) Stanley.
(c) Shelton.
(d) Slater.

5. What month does Sledge reach his destination for his off-combat time?
(a) September.
(b) October.
(c) December.
(d) November.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What stops the shooting from the Japanese in the pillbox?

3. Where was Sledge stationed?

4. What does Sledge enjoy when he is relieved from the front lines at Peleliu?

5. What is Sledge trained in when he is off duty?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Sledge so happy about his appointment to the 60mm Mortar when he lands on Pavuvu?

2. What does Sledge do as he and Shelton have to cross a highly unprotected air-strip on Peleliu?

3. What was the controversial debate about the fighting in Peleliu?

4. How does Sledge feel about his infantry training after boot camp?

5. What happens to Sledge right before they make the assault on Peleliu?

6. How does Sledge feel after he is pinned down by friendly fire during the counterattack at Peleliu?

7. What does Sledge do every time they take a break while crossing the unprotected air-strip on Peleliu?

8. What do the Japanese soldiers do at night while Sledge is stationed in Peleliu?

9. How does Sledge feel about Haldane?

10. What happens to Caswell that causes Sledge to regard him with respect?

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