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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does MacArthur's office claim not to know?
(a) That Pickering was supposed to be in the U.S.
(b) That Pickering is alive.
(c) That Pickering is dead.
(d) That Pickering is in the Navy.

2. Where does the beautiful older woman Moore sees in Chapter 5 get off the train?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) New York.
(d) San Diego.

3. What is the first plane that lands on Guadalcanal?
(a) A Corsair.
(b) A B-24.
(c) A catalina.
(d) A Tomcat.

4. What does Pickering's message say about his intention towards the Marines on Guadalcanal?
(a) He wants reinforcements for them.
(b) He will stay with them.
(c) He wants to support them from afar.
(d) He wants to leave the Island.

5. What does the first plane on Guadalcanal transport?
(a) Reinforcements.
(b) Ammunition.
(c) Food.
(d) Letters for General Vandergrift.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Moore do during his first assignment?

2. What is Moore's father's occupation?

3. What do the staff sergeant and the captain working with Moore teach him to do?

4. What is Goettge's rank?

5. What are Vandergrift's orders for Pickering?

(see the answer key)

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