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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five: Forging the Spearhead.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Ira Hayes's nickname in the Corps?
(a) Laughing Easy.
(b) Flying Horseman.
(c) Chief Falling Cloud.
(d) Mike.

2. What was John's father's career before WWII?
(a) Railroad worker.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Banker.
(d) Lawyer.

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

4. How old was Harlon Block when he joined the Marines?
(a) 23.
(b) 17.
(c) 19.
(d) 14.

5. Who was in charge of the 1st Marine Division in 1941?
(a) Matthiew Smith.
(b) Andrew L Weber.
(c) Holland Smith.
(d) Mark Steinberg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What duty was Rene given in the unit?

2. What was the Marine's secret weapon?

3. Who came to confer with Generals of the 5th Marine Division while it was training?

4. Who did the Japanese fight to death for?

5. What war did John Bradley's father participate in?

(see the answer key)

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