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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six: Armada.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did the 5th Marine Division train at Camp Tarawa?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 12 months.
(c) 4 months.
(d) 8 months.

2. Where was the 5th Marine Division stationed in November 1943 according to "Chapter Five: Forging the Spearhead"?
(a) Camp Tawara.
(b) Camp 5.
(c) Camp Smith.
(d) Camp Pendleton.

3. What did Bradley say about the raising of the flag in Iwo Jima?
(a) It was uneventful.
(b) It was "the happiest moment of his life."
(c) It was difficult.
(d) It was tiring.

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

5. How many men were to participate to the landing on Iwo Jima?
(a) 200,000.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 760,000.
(d) 50,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was John's nickname?

2. Who did Harlon Block join the Marines with?

3. How old was Harlon Block when he joined the Marines?

4. What was the Marine's secret weapon?

5. Where did Harlon Block live before WWII?

(see the answer key)

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