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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had the prisoners at Puerto Princesa Prison Camp been building during their internment?
(a) Fences.
(b) Guard towers.
(c) Barracks.
(d) An airstrip.

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

3. What type of vehicle did Colonel Motoo Nakayama arrive in to discuss surrender with General King?
(a) A Lincoln Continental.
(b) A Cadillac.
(c) A Jeep.
(d) A Mercedes Benz.

4. When General King was about to surrender, how much food did his quartermaster report that he had to dole out to the men?
(a) One ration.
(b) One half of a ration.
(c) Three rations.
(d) Two rations.

5. How far from Manila did the January 9, 1945, invasion take place?
(a) 100 miles south.
(b) 200 miles south.
(c) 200 miles north.
(d) 100 miles north.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Near what town did General King meet with the Japanese to discuss the terms of surrender?

3. What was at the rear of the soldiers who were trying to flee to Mariveles?

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

5. General Homma foresaw that American prisoners would need to move from Bataan. How many prisoners did he estimate would need evacuation?

(see the answer key)

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