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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 is the weather like on the day of the assault on Peleliu?
(a) Freezing.
(b) Unbearably hot.
(c) Breezy and cool.
(d) Extremely windy.

2. Where were the troops transported to after leaving Camp Elliot?
(a) Camp St. Louis.
(b) Camp St. Lorence.
(c) Camp St. Francis.
(d) Camp St. Mark.

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

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

5. What does Rupertus predict at Peleliu?
(a) Intense fighting for a moment followed by a long string of lower intensity assaults.
(b) A moderate length of intense battle.
(c) A rapid victory.
(d) A long and drawn out battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a clear distinct voice tell Sledge while he is sitting with a group of buddies on Peleliu?

2. Why is Sledge so tense while on board the ship?

3. Who does Sledge describe as "slightly Asiatic in thinking"?

4. Where were most of Sledge's classmates transferred to after Boot Camp?

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

(see the answer key)

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