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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12: Myths.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the AP editor say when he chose Rosenthal's picture?
(a) "This is the one."
(b) "Here's one for the press."
(c) "Here's the best."
(d) "Here's one for all time."

3. Who did Harlon Block join the Marines with?
(a) His football team.
(b) His brothers.
(c) His class.
(d) His soccer team.

4. What did the Japanese consider Iwo Jima to be?
(a) Too far to defend.
(b) Impregnable.
(c) Lost.
(d) Homeland.

5. Who came to confer with Generals of the 5th Marine Division while it was training?
(a) President Roosevelt.
(b) Winston Churchill.
(c) Dwight Eisenhower.
(d) Admiral Nimitz.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ship was destroyed by Kamikazes in "Chapter Nine: D-Day Plus Two" ?

2. What did John's father encourage him to do?

3. Where did Franklin Sousley live before WWII?

4. Who led the platoon sent to the top of Mount Suribachi?

5. What were the Japanese soldiers trained to look for and target?

(see the answer key)

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