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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What dormant volcano could be seen to the west as the Rangers crawled toward Cabanatuan?
(a) Mount Taal.
(b) Mount Mayon.
(c) Mount Pinatubo.
(d) Mount Arayat.

2. Near what river was Platero situated?
(a) Davao River.
(b) Jalaur River.
(c) Siniloan River.
(d) Pampanga River.

3. At Puerto Princesa Prison Camp, what indicates that an air raid was imminent?
(a) A gong.
(b) A large drum.
(c) A trumpet.
(d) An old Catholic church bell.

4. Where were women, children, and the elderly of Platero and other barrios sent for safety?
(a) The Sierra Madre foothills.
(b) The Kitanglad foothills.
(c) The Zambales foothills.
(d) The Caraballo foothills.

5. Where did Joson and his men set up a roadblock?
(a) Just north of the camp.
(b) West of the camp.
(c) East of the camp.
(d) Just south of the camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What officer liberated 1,000 American and Filipino prisoners and even gave them advice on what routes to take?

2. When did Eugene Nielsen tell about the torching of the air-raid shelters at Puerto Princesa Prison Camp on December 14?

3. What did Colonel Tsuji once claim to have eaten?

4. What were the Rangers taking to give to the prisoners if the raid was successful?

5. Where were the Army photographers from who accompanied the Rangers on their rescue mission?

(see the answer key)

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