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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. What was John Bradley's mother's name?
(a) Kathryn.
(b) Simone.
(c) Laura.
(d) Sophie.

2. How many shots of the second raising of the flag were taken?
(a) 3 shots.
(b) 2 shots.
(c) 1 shot.
(d) 5 shots.

3. What was the name of the 5th Marine Division?
(a) Spearhead.
(b) Hammerhead.
(c) Anvil.
(d) Hammer.

4. What war did John Bradley's father participate in?
(a) Mexican War.
(b) Korean war.
(c) WWII.
(d) WWI.

5. Who was the only of the six flag raiser to have enlisted before Pearl Harbor according to Chapter 4 "Call of Duty"?
(a) Mike Strank.
(b) Anthony Marks.
(c) Edward McDougan.
(d) Dexter Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Marines were killed on D-Day on Iwo Jima?

2. What was the name of the unit Mike joined?

3. What magazine did Louis Lowery photograph for?

4. What happened after the flag was raised on top of Mount Suribachi?

5. How long did the platoon take to reach the top of Mount Suribachi?

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