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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven: D Day and Chapter 8: D Day Plus One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did the battle for Iwo Jima last?
(a) 56 days.
(b) 46 days.
(c) 26 days.
(d) 36 days.

2. What did John's father encourage him to do?
(a) Join the Navy.
(b) Join the Army.
(c) Join the Air Force.
(d) Flee to Canada.

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

4. What war did John Bradley's father participate in?
(a) Korean war.
(b) WWI.
(c) Mexican War.
(d) WWII.

5. When did the invasion forces land on Iwo Jima according to "Chapter Seven: D Day" and "Chapter Eight: D Day Plus One"?
(a) February 19, 1947.
(b) February 19, 1945.
(c) January 19, 1945.
(d) February 9, 1945.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ira say in the first letter he wrote from Iwo Jima?

2. How many ships were part of the armada heading for Iwo Jima?

3. How old was Jack Lucas when he received the Medal of Honor?

4. What did Japanese artillery wipe out on the beach?

5. What was on Iwo Jima that made its capture imperative?

(see the answer key)

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