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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 portion of the American soldiers fighting on Iwo Jima ultimately died or were wounded?
(a) 80%.
(b) 1/3.
(c) 2/3.
(d) 1/2.

2. When was the American flag raised on Iwo Jima?
(a) Start of the Korean war.
(b) End of WWI.
(c) Near the end of WWII.
(d) Start of WWII.

3. What was Japan trying to do in Pearl Harbor?
(a) Fire a warning shot.
(b) Clear the way to invade the U.S.
(c) Get the U.S into the war.
(d) Test their fleet.

4. Who did Bradley send the letter talking about the raising of the flag to?
(a) His sister.
(b) His future wife.
(c) His best friend.
(d) His parents.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was John's nickname?

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

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

4. When did Harlon Block ship for duty?

5. When did Ira Hayes get his paratrooper wings?

(see the answer key)

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