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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Fourteen: Antigo and Chapter Fifteen: Coming Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Harlon Block live before WWII?
(a) Rio Grand Valley, TX.
(b) New York.
(c) Los Angeles, CA.
(d) Baton Rouge, LA.

2. Who did Rene write to in February 1945 without mentioning the flag?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Roberta.
(c) Pauline.
(d) Ruth.

3. Whose letter about being in good health was sent to his parents after his death?
(a) Harlon Block.
(b) Ira Smith.
(c) Joseph Hendricks.
(d) Robert Erikson.

4. How many Japanese were killed in Guadalcanal?
(a) 43,000.
(b) 23,000.
(c) 13,000.
(d) 33,000.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bradley say about the raising of the flag in Iwo Jima?

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

3. Who ordered a platoon to be sent to the top of Mount Suribachi?

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

5. Who was commanding the Japanese forces on Iwo Jima?

(see the answer key)

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