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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12: Myths.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor called according to "Chapter Three: America's War"?
(a) "The day of pain."
(b) "The day of the attack."
(c) "The B day."
(d) "The day that will live in infamy."

2. What was John remembered for by the member of his unit?
(a) His stature.
(b) His accent.
(c) His laugh.
(d) His kindness.

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

4. What was John's mother's religion?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Mormon.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Protestant.

5. What myth did the photograph of the flag create in the American people?
(a) The Air Force won alone.
(b) That the battle for Iwo Jima was over.
(c) Japan was ready to surrender.
(d) The battle for Iwo Jima was easy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the only of the six flag raiser to have enlisted before Pearl Harbor according to Chapter 4 "Call of Duty"?

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

3. How long did the battle for Iwo Jima last?

4. Who did Rene write to in February 1945 without mentioning the flag?

5. What did the commander expected would arrive to support his troops on Iwo Jima?

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