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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how high was the Pampanga River in places?
(a) Waist high.
(b) Ankle deep.
(c) Chin high.
(d) Knee high.

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

3. Who was the second Ranger to enter Cabanatuan?
(a) Marcos Keithley.
(b) John Ryan.
(c) Walter Ruig.
(d) Leland Provencher.

4. After talking with the Alamo Scouts and Pajota, how long did Mucci decide to wait before attempting the rescue?
(a) 36 hours.
(b) 48 hours.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) 24 hours.

5. What song was Ralph Rodriguez playing on a phonograph the evening of January 30?
(a) "Wait 'Til the Sun Shines, Nellie."
(b) "Some Enchanted Evening."
(c) "I'm Beginning to See the Light."
(d) "Sentimental Journey."

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Bill Nellist grow up?

2. What was the least desirable of all the Cabanatuan work details?

3. Where did Prince grow up?

4. Who was the American provost-marshal in charge of perimeter patrols at Cabanatuan?

5. What did Colonel Duckworth break when fleeing the camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was the barking problem in Platero solved?

2. Why weren't the Signal Corps men as excited as the Rangers as the mission got underway?

3. What happened when Tommie Thomas caught diphtheria?

4. What was special about the P-61 plane?

5. What concerns did Mucci have about the guerrillas as they readied to attack Cabanatuan?

6. What did Captain Pajota suggest as cover for the Rangers as they wriggled to their positions in the fields?

7. Describe what some of the prisoners were doing moments before the Rangers began the raid.

8. When the Rangers began getting sleepy on the march, what were they given to keep them awake?

9. How was Pajota planning for the rescue mission?

10. How did Teddy Richardson get the padlock open on the front gate?

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