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

2. What was John Bradley's father's name?
(a) Henry.
(b) Max.
(c) James.
(d) Mark.

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

4. What happened after the flag was raised on top of Mount Suribachi?
(a) Sniper fire started again.
(b) The USS Arizona sunk.
(c) A plane crashed on the top of the mountain.
(d) The Japanese surrendered.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the platoon take to reach the top of Mount Suribachi?

2. What did the men use to raise the American flag on the top of mount Suribachi?

3. Where did Harlon experience hand to hand combat?

4. What was John remembered for by the member of his unit?

5. How long did the 5th Marine Division train for before being shipped to Hawaii?

(see the answer key)

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