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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color were the beaches of Iwo Jima?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

2. Where did Ira Hayes train?
(a) A boot camp near New York.
(b) A boot camp near San Diego.
(c) A boot camp near Pasadena.
(d) A boot camp near Boston.

3. What was John's mother's religion?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Protestant.
(d) Mormon.

4. What was Japan trying to do in Pearl Harbor?
(a) Fire a warning shot.
(b) Clear the way to invade the U.S.
(c) Test their fleet.
(d) Get the U.S into the war.

5. How many Marines were assigned to fighting toward the north of Iwo Jima?
(a) 23,000.
(b) 50,000.
(c) 12,000.
(d) 30,000.

6. What mountain was the flag raised on top of?
(a) Suribachi.
(b) Mount Vernon.
(c) Hashimaru.
(d) Simmus.

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

8. What war did John Bradley's father participate in?
(a) WWII.
(b) WWI.
(c) Korean war.
(d) Mexican War.

9. When did Ira Hayes get his paratrooper wings?
(a) 1942.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1943.

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

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

12. How many men raised the flag according to "Chapter Two: All American Boys"?
(a) 7.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.

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

14. What was the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor called according to "Chapter Three: America's War"?
(a) "The day of pain."
(b) "The B day."
(c) "The day of the attack."
(d) "The day that will live in infamy."

15. Who did Bradley send the letter talking about the raising of the flag to?
(a) His best friend.
(b) His future wife.
(c) His sister.
(d) His parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did hundred of thousands of young Americans do after hearing Roosevelt's speech?

2. When did the invasion forces land on Iwo Jima according to "Chapter Seven: D Day" and "Chapter Eight: D Day Plus One"?

3. Who was the only of the six flag raiser to have enlisted before Pearl Harbor according to Chapter 4 "Call of Duty"?

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

5. How large is Iwo Jima?

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