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

2. What did John's father encourage him to do?
(a) Flee to Canada.
(b) Join the Army.
(c) Join the Air Force.
(d) Join the Navy.

3. How many marines landed on Iwo Jima by noon on D-Day?
(a) 8,000.
(b) 6,000.
(c) 7,000.
(d) 9,000.

4. What did Japanese artillery wipe out on the beach?
(a) 2 tanks stations.
(b) 2 casualty stations.
(c) 2 faith stations.
(d) 3 oil tankers.

5. Where was the 5th Marine Division stationed in November 1943 according to "Chapter Five: Forging the Spearhead"?
(a) Camp Pendleton.
(b) Camp Smith.
(c) Camp Tawara.
(d) Camp 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the invasion forces land on Iwo Jima according to "Chapter Seven: D Day" and "Chapter Eight: D Day Plus One"?

2. Where did Franklin Sousley live before WWII?

3. What was John's nickname?

4. What type of Japanese troops took the first shots at the Marines?

5. Who took the photograph of the second raising of the flag?

(see the answer key)

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