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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 21, when was the Third Marine Division supposed to land on Guam before Admiral Spruance sent the Twenty-seventh Army Division?
(a) June 18.
(b) June 30.
(c) June 1.
(d) June 21.

2. When did the Japanese invade Guam?
(a) November 3, 1941.
(b) December 8, 1941.
(c) December 19, 1941.
(d) November 22, 1941.

3. What did Ned always carry with him and used when he greeted the dawn?
(a) Abalone.
(b) Bee pollen.
(c) Turquoise.
(d) Corn pollen.

4. In Chapter 18, how long had it been since the Marine Corps was founded?
(a) 119 years.
(b) 138 years.
(c) 117 years.
(d) 142 years.

5. Where was Ned being sent in Chapter 13 for further training with code talkers who had experienced battle?
(a) Hawaii.
(b) Iowo Jima.
(c) Okinawa.
(d) Philippines.

6. In Chapter 21, how many Japanese troops were on Guam?
(a) 22,000.
(b) 18,000.
(c) 17,000.
(d) 20,000.

7. What code talker was killed by friendly fire?
(a) Harry Tsosie.
(b) George Kir.
(c) Sam Begay.
(d) Bill Toledo.

8. In Chapter 12, how much money was Ned's platoon given to finance a ceremonial dance?
(a) $25.
(b) $20.
(c) $40.
(d) $30.

9. What was the name of the general that Sam Begay and Bill McCabe were to report to when they were first sent to the Canal?
(a) General Vandegrift.
(b) General King.
(c) General Spaatz.
(d) General Nimitz.

10. What size was Saipan?
(a) 20 miles long and 3 miles wide.
(b) 14 miles long and 5 miles wide.
(c) 10 miles long and 8 miles wide.
(d) 18 miles long and 7 miles wide.

11. What was D-day for Bougainville?
(a) September 19, 1943.
(b) October 29, 1943.
(c) December 5, 1943.
(d) November 1, 1943.

12. In Chapter 19, where did the code talkers go?
(a) Hawaii.
(b) Efate.
(c) Vanuatu.
(d) Espiritu Santo.

13. In Chapter 18, how many days did the Marines spend on Cape Torokina setting up their base and strengthening their position?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

14. What was the name of Ned's sixth grade teacher who said he would never go anywhere and would only ever herd sheep?
(a) Mr. Edwards.
(b) Mr. Alexander.
(c) Mr. Lawson.
(d) Mr. Davis.

15. How many code talkers were recommended for every signal company in Chapter 19?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. How high were the hills on the bluffs when Ned and the other Marines landed in Chapter 21?

2. Where was Ned injured in Guam in Chapter 22?

3. In Chapter 15, how many men were in the Third Division, Ninth Regiment?

4. What was the name of the Corporal who taught Ned and the others Morse Code?

5. How many men from Ned's class of code talkers were chosen to be new instructors?

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