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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Preparation for Combat.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. What does Sledge's commander do when half of his class flunks out?
(a) He cries.
(b) He winks and nods.
(c) He resigns from his post, feeling he has failed.
(d) He screams and demands re-testing.

4. What was the name of Sledge's older brother?
(a) Edward.
(b) Jacob.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Frank.

5. What was Sledge's job in the Marines?
(a) Head Gunner.
(b) Training Instructor.
(c) General Infantry.
(d) Assistant Gunner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the focus of training at Camp Elliot?

3. What is meant by "snapping in"?

4. Where was Sledge stationed?

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

(see the answer key)

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