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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eleven: The Flags.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of Japanese troops took the first shots at the Marines?
(a) Tanks.
(b) Kamikazes.
(c) Snipers.
(d) Grenadier.

2. What did John's father encourage him to do?
(a) Flee to Canada.
(b) Join the Navy.
(c) Join the Air Force.
(d) Join the Army.

3. 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.

4. Who led the platoon sent to the top of Mount Suribachi?
(a) Arthur Missaou.
(b) George Schrier.
(c) Mark Sorensen.
(d) George Smith.

5. Who did Harlon Block join the Marines with?
(a) His soccer team.
(b) His football team.
(c) His brothers.
(d) His class.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the 5th Marine Division stationed in November 1943 according to "Chapter Five: Forging the Spearhead"?

2. What was the 5th Marine Division given that made it unique?

3. When did John meet his wife?

4. Where did Harlon experience hand to hand combat?

5. What was John Bradley's father's name?

(see the answer key)

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