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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. Where did Harlon experience hand to hand combat?
(a) Hellzapoppin' Ridge.
(b) Death Gorge.
(c) Death Canyon.
(d) Hellhole Ridge.

2. How long did it take for the Marines to clear the volcano according to "Chapter Eleven: The Flags"?
(a) 12 days.
(b) 9 days.
(c) 4 days.
(d) 7 days.

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

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

5. How long did the platoon take to reach the top of Mount Suribachi?
(a) 80 minutes.
(b) 50 minutes.
(c) 40 minutes.
(d) 160 minutes.

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

3. What duty was Rene given in the unit?

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

5. Where was the 5th Marine Division stationed in November 1943 according to "Chapter Five: Forging the Spearhead"?

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