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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was James Bradley's father's given name?
(a) Karl.
(b) Henry.
(c) John.
(d) Sam.

2. How many men raised the flag according to "Chapter Two: All American Boys"?
(a) 7.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

3. What boat was E company on?
(a) USS Missoula.
(b) USS Sapian.
(c) USS Missouri.
(d) USS Stranpan.

4. Who was commanding the Japanese forces on Iwo Jima?
(a) General Kuribayashi.
(b) General Maginashi.
(c) General Ushi.
(d) General Kiribashi.

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

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

7. When did Harlon Block ship for duty?
(a) 1943.
(b) 1944.
(c) 1941.
(d) 1942.

8. How many men raised the American flag in Iwo Jima?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 7.
(d) 6.

9. Who did Harlon Block join the Marines with?
(a) His brothers.
(b) His soccer team.
(c) His class.
(d) His football team.

10. What was John's father's career before WWII?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Railroad worker.
(d) Banker.

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

12. What profession did John discover while at church?
(a) Funeral director.
(b) Deacon.
(c) Priest.
(d) Organ player.

13. What color were the beaches of Iwo Jima?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) White.

14. When did Ira Hayes get his paratrooper wings?
(a) 1942.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1943.

15. What was Ira Hayes's nickname in the Corps?
(a) Flying Horseman.
(b) Mike.
(c) Laughing Easy.
(d) Chief Falling Cloud.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Marines were assigned to fighting toward the north of Iwo Jima?

2. What portion of the American soldiers fighting on Iwo Jima ultimately died or were wounded?

3. How long did the 5th Marine Division train for before being shipped to Hawaii?

4. What sport was Belle Block against her son playing?

5. How large is Iwo Jima?

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