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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-Author's Note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was landing day on Okinawa?
(a) April 9.
(b) April 1.
(c) April 16.
(d) April 3.

2. What words were like magic when Ned had to deal with teachers?
(a) "Yes, master" or "Yes, mistress."
(b) "Yes, mister" or "Yes, Mrs."
(c) "Yes, teacher."
(d) "Yes, ma'am" or "Yes, sir."

3. How large was the bomb on Iwo Jima that lifted a Sherman tank and flipped it upside down?
(a) 600 pounds.
(b) 300 pounds.
(c) 450 pounds.
(d) 500 pounds.

4. What time did Ned's alligator grind onto the black sand of Iwo Jima?
(a) 0814.
(b) 0927.
(c) 0906.
(d) 0830.

5. In Chapter 15, how long was it supposed to take the men to cross the desert area on foot?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 4 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Ned's division was on Eniwetok, how long were other Marine units kept cooped up on transport ships waiting in Chapter 21?

2. When did Ned and his division practice landing exercises in Chapter 15?

3. When did Ned's training end?

4. Where was Ned being sent in Chapter 13 for further training with code talkers who had experienced battle?

5. How many Marines were killed taking Iwo Jima?

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