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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day did General Edward King surrender to the Japanese?
(a) On March 8.
(b) On February 12.
(c) On January 4.
(d) On April 9.

2. What was Lieutenant Sato's nickname?
(a) The Buzzard.
(b) The Turkey.
(c) The Taskmaster.
(d) The Idiot.

3. How many soldiers were fighting on Bataan under General King's command?
(a) About 57,000.
(b) Approximately 91,000.
(c) About 64,000.
(d) Approximately 78,000.

4. How many men survived the massacre at Puerto Princesa?
(a) 10 men.
(b) 12 men.
(c) 9 men.
(d) 11 men.

5. How many men could fit in the air-raid shelters at Puerto Princesa Prison Camp?
(a) 55 men.
(b) 60 men.
(c) 45 men.
(d) 50 men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What agricultural outpost did the Ranger convoy reach around 7:15 a.m.?

2. How many friends did Captain Robert Prince have who had been sent to the Philippines before he was and had been trapped on Bataan?

3. Where did Van Geldern attend college?

4. How far from Manila did the January 9, 1945, invasion take place?

5. What was at the rear of the soldiers who were trying to flee to Mariveles?

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