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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many Japanese were able to flee Guadalcanal?
(a) 6,000.
(b) 13,000.
(c) 34,000.
(d) 23,000.

2. How long did the platoon take to reach the top of Mount Suribachi?
(a) 80 minutes.
(b) 40 minutes.
(c) 50 minutes.
(d) 160 minutes.

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

4. Where did Harlon experience hand to hand combat?
(a) Hellzapoppin' Ridge.
(b) Death Gorge.
(c) Hellhole Ridge.
(d) Death Canyon.

5. How long had Japan been at war with China as of 1941?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 12 years.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 10 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ship was destroyed by Kamikazes in "Chapter Nine: D-Day Plus Two" ?

2. What was the name of the unit Mike joined?

3. What did the Japanese consider Iwo Jima to be?

4. What did hundred of thousands of young Americans do after hearing Roosevelt's speech?

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

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