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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six: Armada.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mountain was the flag raised on top of?
(a) Simmus.
(b) Hashimaru.
(c) Suribachi.
(d) Mount Vernon.

2. How long of a journey did the 5th Marine Division complete to reach Island X?
(a) 7,000 miles.
(b) 6,000 miles.
(c) 5,000 miles.
(d) 4,000 miles.

3. How old was Harlon Block when he joined the Marines?
(a) 17.
(b) 23.
(c) 19.
(d) 14.

4. What was the 5th Marine Division's first stop after Camp Tawara according to "Armada"?
(a) Guam.
(b) Rabaul.
(c) Australia.
(d) Honolulu.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Japanese consider Iwo Jima to be?

2. How long did the bombing of Iwo Jima last before the invasion began?

3. What war did John Bradley's father participate in?

4. How long did the battle for Iwo Jima last?

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

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