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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Near what town did General King meet with the Japanese to discuss the terms of surrender?
(a) Malaya.
(b) Mariveles.
(c) Limay.
(d) Lamao.

2. How many men could fit in the air-raid shelters at Puerto Princesa Prison Camp?
(a) 45 men.
(b) 50 men.
(c) 60 men.
(d) 55 men.

3. What was Lieutenant Sato's nickname?
(a) The Idiot.
(b) The Turkey.
(c) The Buzzard.
(d) The Taskmaster.

4. What defensive strategy did Douglas MacArthur execute when the Japanese attacked the Philippines in December of 1941?
(a) War Plan Blue.
(b) War Plan Orange.
(c) War Plan Red.
(d) War Plan Green.

5. How long had it taken the prisoners to complete their building project at Puerto Princesa Prison Camp?
(a) Nearly four years.
(b) About two years.
(c) About a year and a half.
(d) Nearly three years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was at the front of the soldiers trying to flee to Mariveles?

2. Where was Lieutenant Edward "Tommie" Thomas from?

3. When did the aerial attack begin on Luzon?

4. On the morning of December 14, where did a Japanese seaplane spot a convoy of American destroyers and battleships?

5. From where did General MacArthur direct the action after the December attack by the Japanese?

(see the answer key)

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