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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the Marines taught about "fighting dirty"?
(a) Never stoop to that level.
(b) Only when necessary.
(c) Do not hesitate.
(d) There is no such thing.

2. How do Sledge's commanding officers expect the Japanese to fight at Peleliu?
(a) All-out beach defense followed by banzai charges.
(b) Banzai charges and air assault.
(c) Line defensive with trench support.
(d) Air raids and beach defense.

3. What does Sledge see a man doing to a dead Japanese machine gunner after taking the pillbox?
(a) Mutilating his body.
(b) Tossing pieces of coral into his shattered skull cavity.
(c) Taking out his golden teeth.
(d) Trying to piece his skull back together.

4. What does Sledge see another Marine do to a wounded Japanese man with his Ka Bar?
(a) Take his family picture and cut it up.
(b) Slit his throat for fun.
(c) Extract his gold teeth while he is still alive.
(d) Urinate on his wounds.

5. What does Sledge resent about the officers giving him orders during his non-combat time?
(a) Their lack of concern for their mental welfare.
(b) Their tone.
(c) Their inexperience.
(d) Their condescension.

6. What is different from Bailey and the other officers at Sledge's non-combat location?
(a) He knows some of the enlisted men.
(b) He was promoted because of merit.
(c) He did not feel himself above the enlisted soldiers.
(d) He is a veteran.

7. How did Sledge feel about his time at Camp Elliot?
(a) Satisfactory and enjoyable.
(b) Exciting and dramatic.
(c) Unsanitary and humilating.
(d) Stressful and overwhelming.

8. What was the main focus of training for Sledge's instructor while at boot camp?
(a) Patriotism.
(b) Strength and Agility.
(c) Marksmanship.
(d) Discipline under stress.

9. What does Sledge say in his interview to be an officer?
(a) He could never put men in harm's way.
(b) He has little respect for most of his officers.
(c) He is not knowledgeable enough to lead.
(d) He would not want to re-enlist just to be promoted.

10. How is Haldane killed?
(a) He died protecting a young Marine's life.
(b) He was killed by a Japanese sniper.
(c) He was killed by friendly fire.
(d) He was shot down while reconnoitering terrain features.

11. What is Shelton's nick-name?
(a) Snafu.
(b) Ack Ack.
(c) Mate.
(d) Sharp Shooter.

12. What were the troops instructed to do as they hit landfall?
(a) Scream like banshees to create distraction.
(b) Cover for the person in front of them.
(c) Get off the beach as quickly as possible.
(d) Fire into the trees.

13. What was Stanley's nick-name?
(a) Grumpy.
(b) Stout.
(c) Stumpy.
(d) Stauncher.

14. Why does Sledge have to hold tight to the Amtrac before the beach assault on Peleliu?
(a) His partner faints and Sledge must control it alone.
(b) The water is very choppy .
(c) He swoons from fear.
(d) He takes a moment to pray.

15. What does Sledge watch explode from direct Japanese fire?
(a) A Marine DUKW.
(b) A close friend.
(c) A small patch of beach next to him.
(d) An Amtrac.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Sledge sent after three days on Peleliu?

3. Where is the first combat destination for Sledge?

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

5. What state was sledge born in?

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