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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twenty: Common Virtue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mike's unit member think killed Mike?
(a) Japanese snipers.
(b) Japanese infantry.
(c) Himself.
(d) Friendly fire.

2. What did the commander expected would arrive to support his troops on Iwo Jima?
(a) Planes.
(b) Tanks.
(c) Bulldozers.
(d) Artillery.

3. Who ordered a platoon to be sent to the top of Mount Suribachi?
(a) Colonel Johnson.
(b) Colonel Markenson.
(c) Colonel Minnen.
(d) Colonel Smith.

4. What did Bradley say about the raising of the flag in Iwo Jima?
(a) It was "the happiest moment of his life."
(b) It was tiring.
(c) It was uneventful.
(d) It was difficult.

5. What story did John Bradley tell his son when he asked about WWII?
(a) His missing friend, Iggy.
(b) The raising of the flag.
(c) His training.
(d) His landing on Iwo Jima.

Short Answer Questions

1. When were the men of the 5th Marine Division told about their destination?

2. What profession did John discover while at church?

3. How many times did Bradley talk to his sons about the raising of the flag?

4. When was the 5th Marine Division scheduled to be activated?

5. Who signed Harlon Block's enlistment papers?

(see the answer key)

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