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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In December, where did the Japanese bombers and Zeros catch a large part of the American Air Force of the Far East on the ground?
(a) Hamilton Field.
(b) Delano Field.
(c) Clark Field.
(d) Pearce Field.

2. How far were the rangers from Cabanatuan when they stopped to begin marching on foot?
(a) 45 miles.
(b) 60 miles.
(c) 25 miles.
(d) 30 miles.

3. How many men was Dr. Hibbs responsible for in April of 1942?
(a) 500 men.
(b) 900 men.
(c) 700 men.
(d) 1,000 men.

4. What was at the front of the soldiers trying to flee to Mariveles?
(a) Fourth Imperial Army.
(b) Fourteenth Imperial Army.
(c) Twelfth Imperial Army.
(d) Sixth Imperial Army.

5. What was the name of the monkey brought from the Philippines from New Guinea?
(a) Keezel.
(b) Mike.
(c) Weasel.
(d) Spike.

Short Answer Questions

1. What officer liberated 1,000 American and Filipino prisoners and even gave them advice on what routes to take?

2. Where did Van Geldern attend college?

3. What did a Filipino tell Eugene Neilsen after Neilsen asked the man to write the War Department about the massacre at Puerto Princesa?

4. Where did Reed Shurtleff attend college?

5. What was Dr. Ralph Emerson Hibbs's rank?

Short Essay Questions

1. When and how did the Americans invade the Philippines after the Japanese attack and occupation?

2. On December 14, what difference occurred in the routine of the men working on the airstrip?

3. Why did Mucci want photographers to accompany the Rangers on their rescue mission?

4. How did Van Geldern get sent to the Philippines before Captain Prince?

5. What were Army veterinarians doing as the men fled toward Mariveles?

6. Approximately how many died as the Americans and Filipinos moved north out of Bataan?

7. For the men of Bataan, what was the real enemy?

8. Why didn't War Plan Orange succeed?

9. Why were the Japanese gathering in Cabanatuan?

10. How did Eugene Nielsen escape after the air-raid shelters at Puerto Princesa got set on fire?

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