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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Assault into Hell.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the first combat destination for Sledge?
(a) Peleliu.
(b) Guadalcanal.
(c) Iwo Jima.
(d) Okinawa.

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

3. What chore at camp does Sledge hate the most?
(a) Killing vermin.
(b) Hauling away rotting coconuts.
(c) Detailing the latrine.
(d) Kitchen patrol.

4. What does a clear distinct voice tell Sledge while he is sitting with a group of buddies on Peleliu?
(a) Peace is the goal!
(b) Serve with honor!
(c) You are doing the right thing!
(d) You will survive the war!

5. How old was Sledge when he died?
(a) 65.
(b) 81.
(c) 70.
(d) 29.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the weather like on the day of the assault on Peleliu?

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

4. Where is Peleliu?

5. What is Sledge's reaction to the first Japanese casualties he sees?

(see the answer key)

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