Flags of Our Fathers Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter One: Sacred Ground

1. How many brothers does James Bradley have according to "Chapter One: Sacred Ground"?

3.

2. Who went to Iwo Jima with James Bradley and his siblings?

His mother.

3. What military man went to Iwo Jima with James Bradley?

Charles Krulak.

4. When was the American flag raised on Iwo Jima?

Near the end of WWII.

5. How many men raised the American flag in Iwo Jima?

6.

6. What was James Bradley's father's given name?

John.

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

Never.

8. Who did Bradley send the letter talking about the raising of the flag to?

His parents.

9. What did Bradley say about the raising of the flag in Iwo Jima?

It was "the happiest moment of his life."

10. What mountain was the flag raised on top of?