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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eleven: The Flags.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was the Marine Ira saw when he landed on Iwo Jima killed?
(a) He blew up on a mine.
(b) His arm was cut off.
(c) Decapitated.
(d) Shot in the head.

2. Who did John Bradley first treat on Iwo Jima?
(a) Ethan Franklin.
(b) John Petranovich.
(c) Mark Bashing.
(d) John Fredatovich.

3. How long did the 5th Marine Division train at Camp Tarawa?
(a) 4 months.
(b) 8 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 12 months.

4. When did the invasion forces land on Iwo Jima according to "Chapter Seven: D Day" and "Chapter Eight: D Day Plus One"?
(a) February 19, 1947.
(b) February 19, 1945.
(c) February 9, 1945.
(d) January 19, 1945.

5. How long did the platoon take to reach the top of Mount Suribachi?
(a) 40 minutes.
(b) 160 minutes.
(c) 80 minutes.
(d) 50 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What duty was Rene given in the unit?

2. Who signed Harlon Block's enlistment papers?

3. What was John's mother's religion?

4. What did the men use to raise the American flag on the top of mount Suribachi?

5. Who gave the larger American flag to the brig at the top of Mount Suribachi?

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