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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Another Amphibious Assault.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What state was sledge born in?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Arkansas.
(c) Arizona.
(d) Alaska.

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

3. What was Caswell's nick-name?
(a) Preacher.
(b) Doc.
(c) Bullseye.
(d) Gunner.

4. How did Sledge make sure he was able to fight?
(a) He lied about his age.
(b) He passed all his marksmen tests.
(c) He failed Officer Training School.
(d) He convinced a nurse to not record his medical issue.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does he see the veteran soldiers do when they see the first Japanese casualties?

2. What was Sledge's Platoon number at Boot Camp?

3. Where was Sledge stationed?

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

5. What was Sledge's job in the Marines?

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