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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the last time Ira, John, and Rene saw each other?

2. Who did Ira, John, and Rene meet in Washington?

3. What unit did Easy Company rejoin on March 1, 1945 according to "Chapter Thirteen: We Gave Our Today"?

4. When was Ira arrested for the 55th time?

5. Who did John Bradley think the real heroes were at Iwo Jima?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Rosenthal disappointed after taking a picture of the raising of the flag?

2. What happened to Ira in December 1954?

3. Which of the flag raisers that survived the war were interred at Arlington?

4. What did the Easy Company face on the third day in "Chapter Nine: D Day Plus Two" and "Chapter Ten: D Day Plus Three"?

5. What did Rene reveal to the army after being identified as a flag raiser, and who threatened him?

6. Who was Joe Rosenthal?

7. What never happened again after the ceremony for the unveiling of the Arlington statue?

8. What did President Truman do during the war bond drive?

9. What did March 25, 1945 mark?

10. What was the biggest myth created by the flag raising photo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the qualities of a hero. Why did John Bradley never considered himself to be a hero?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the significance of the Battle of Tawara.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the Easy Company and its responsibilities.

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