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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 was the 5th Marine Division given that made it unique?
(a) A special song.
(b) A special insignia.
(c) A special handshake.
(d) A special uniform.

2. What duty was Rene given in the unit?
(a) Supply specialist.
(b) Machine gunner.
(c) Water boy.
(d) Messenger.

3. Who signed Harlon Block's enlistment papers?
(a) His mother.
(b) He faked his father's signature.
(c) His father.
(d) His brother.

4. What was John's nickname?
(a) Doc.
(b) James.
(c) Super.
(d) Roocky.

5. What sport was Belle Block against her son playing?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Football.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Biking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did John Bradley first treat on Iwo Jima?

2. What was Ira Hayes's nickname in the Corps?

3. When did Harlon Block ship for duty?

4. Where was the American flag given to the platoon taken from?

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

(see the answer key)

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