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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven: D Day and Chapter 8: D Day Plus One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was commanding the Japanese forces on Iwo Jima?
(a) General Maginashi.
(b) General Kiribashi.
(c) General Ushi.
(d) General Kuribayashi.

2. How many times did Bradley talk to his sons about the raising of the flag?
(a) Once of twice a month.
(b) Never.
(c) Once.
(d) Twice.

3. What was John's father's career before WWII?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Railroad worker.
(c) Banker.
(d) Farmer.

4. What was the 5th Marine Division given that made it unique?
(a) A special insignia.
(b) A special uniform.
(c) A special handshake.
(d) A special song.

5. What did hundred of thousands of young Americans do after hearing Roosevelt's speech?
(a) They attacked the Japanese embassy.
(b) They burned Japanese electronics.
(c) They overwhelmed the enlistment centers.
(d) They fled to Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. What boat was E company on?

2. How many Marines were assigned to fighting toward the north of Iwo Jima?

3. How long of a journey did the 5th Marine Division complete to reach Island X?

4. Where did Franklin Sousley live before WWII?

5. What did Ira say in the first letter he wrote from Iwo Jima?

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