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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. What war is this book set in?
(a) WWII.
(b) WWI.
(c) Korean.
(d) Vietnam.

2. Why is Sledge not ashamed of his fear before the assault on Peleliu?
(a) He was told to use his fear to empower him.
(b) He knows he will fight bravely even though he is afraid.
(c) He is strong enough to not shed tears.
(d) He sees that all the other men with him feel the same way.

3. What was the company's opinion of Captain Haldane?
(a) They were afraid of him.
(b) They needed him.
(c) They adored him.
(d) They hated him.

4. What are Sledge and his company trained in while at the first destination?
(a) Endurance and land maneuvering.
(b) Large-scale amphibious assault training.
(c) Training on wide range weaponry.
(d) Extensive hand-to-hand combat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sledge's commander do when half of his class flunks out?

2. How many Japanese troops are supposed to be stationed at Peleliu?

3. What was the name of Sledge's older brother?

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

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

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