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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the morning of December 14, where did a Japanese seaplane spot a convoy of American destroyers and battleships?
(a) The South China Sea.
(b) The East China Sea.
(c) The Sulu Sea.
(d) The Sea of Japan.

2. Where did Dr. Hibbs go to medical school?
(a) University of Iowa.
(b) University of Illinois.
(c) University of Indiana.
(d) University of Wisconsin.

3. How many Filipinos had fought on Bataan at the time of the surrender to the Japanese?
(a) 72,000 Filipinos.
(b) 65,000 Filipinos.
(c) 75,000 Filipinos.
(d) 68,000 Filipinos.

4. General Homma foresaw that American prisoners would need to move from Bataan. How many prisoners did he estimate would need evacuation?
(a) 25,000 prisoners.
(b) 100,000 prisoners.
(c) 40,000 prisoners.
(d) 60,000 prisoners.

5. How many soldiers were fighting on Bataan under General King's command?
(a) Approximately 78,000.
(b) Approximately 91,000.
(c) About 64,000.
(d) About 57,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the monkey brought from the Philippines from New Guinea?

2. How many men could fit in the air-raid shelters at Puerto Princesa Prison Camp?

3. Where did Van Geldern attend college?

4. What type of planes did the prisoners see after the air-raid alarm sounded on December 14?

5. How far from Manila did the January 9, 1945, invasion take place?

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