Chapter 21 (GUAM)
Who were the native people of Guam? (p. 148)
a) Inuit
b) Samoans
c) Chamorros
d) Filipinos
c) Chamorros
Who was responsible for running Ned to the medical after he had been wounded? (160)
a) Smitty
b) Georgia Boy
c) Ned took himself to the medic.
b) Georgia Boy
What problem did many Marines face on Pavavu? (p. 164)
A. Snowstorms
B. Lack of food
C. Malaria and insect-borne diseases
D. Enemy bombings every night
C. Malaria and insect-borne diseases
What did Georgia Boy say Iwo Jima looked like on the map? (p. 172)
a) A shark
b) A volcano
c) A lamb chop
d) A boot
c) A lamb chop
Based on the way the word is used on page 154, what does “skirmishing” most likely mean? (p. 154)
A. A large celebration after a victory
B. Small fights or battles between opposing groups
C. A peaceful meeting between soldiers
D. A type of military vehicle
B. Small fights or battles between opposing groups
What tactic did the Japanese like to use while on the island of Guam? (page 152)
a) They liked to attack at night.
b) The Japanese used grenades tied to tree branches near the foxholes.
c) The Japanese soldiers would dress like American soldiers and sneak into the American's camp.
a) They liked to attack at night.
What did the Marine's equipment and the Marines themselves have in common? (159)
a) Both were tough.
b) Both were the best of the best.
c) Both needed patchwork and were expected to perform the best they could.
c) Both needed patchwork and were expected to perform the best they could.
Based on Chapter 23, what was DDT used for on Pavavu? (p. 164)
A. To repair military vehicles
B. To fight insects carrying disease
C. To clean soldiers’ uniforms
D. To cook food for the Marines
B. To fight insects carrying disease
Why did the Americans want to capture Iwo Jima? (p. 172)
a) To build a tourist center
b) To protect Australia
c) To create an emergency landing field for bombers
c) To create an emergency landing field for bombers
Based on Chapter 22, what does the word “fatigue” most likely mean? (p. 159)
a) Extreme tiredness and exhaustion
b) Excitement before a battle
c) Happiness after a victory
a) Extreme tiredness and exhaustion
What scared Ned more than enemy soldiers on Eniwetok? (p. 146)
a) Spiders
b) Giant land crabs
c) Snakes
b) Giant land crabs
How was Ned wounded on Guam? (p. 160)
a) He stepped on a mine
b) He was hit by shrapnel
c) A sniper shot him in the shoulder
d) He fell from a truck
c) A sniper shot him in the shoulder
What special gathering did the Native American Marines hold on Pavavu? (p. 171)
a) A baseball game
b) A parade
c) A military ceremony
d) A powwow
d) A powwow
How far was Iwo Jima from Tokyo? (p. 172)
A. 100 miles
B. 300 miles
C. 600 miles
D. 1,000 miles
C. 600 miles
Based on Chapter 22, what is battle fatigue? (p. 161)
a. A physical injury caused by enemy weapons
b. A sickness of the mind and spirit caused by war
c. Fear of riding on ships
d. A disease spread by insects during battle
b. A sickness of the mind and spirit caused by war
Why did the delayed invasion actually help the Americans? (p. 147)
a) More troops arrived
b) The Marines received better weapons
c) The Navy had more time to bombard Japanese defenses
c) The Navy had more time to bombard Japanese defenses
What condition affected some soldiers on the hospital ship even though they had no physical wounds? (p. 161)
a) Malaria
b) Seasickness
c) Battle fatigue
d) Pneumonia
c) Battle fatigue
Why did Americans fear kamikazes? (165-167)
a) Kamikazes were Japanese spies in America.
b) Kamikazes could not be stopped because they were on a suicide mission.
c) Americans feared kamikazes because they spread disease.
b) Kamikazes could not be stopped because they were on a suicide mission.
What feeling did Ned get when he first heard the name “Iwo Jima”? (p. 173)
A. Excitement
B. Pride
C. Relief
D. A cold feeling of fear
D. A cold feeling of fear
Based on the way the word is used on page 169, what does “blockades” most likely mean? (p. 169)
a) Barriers used to stop ships and supplies from entering or leaving
b) Large bombs dropped from airplanes
c) Secret military codes used during war
a) Barriers used to stop ships and supplies from entering or leaving
What happened to the Chamorros if they refused to help the Japanese? (148)
a) The Chamorros were Japanese natives on Guam who were treated very well.
b) The Chamorros were sent to concentration camps if they refused to help the Japanese.
b) The Chamorros were sent to concentration camps if they refused to help the Japanese.
After recovering from his wound, what happened to Ned? (p. 162)
A. He was sent home permanently
B. He became a teacher
C. He returned to battle
D. He joined the Navy
C. He returned to battle
Where were the Marines ordered to go after Pavavu? (p. 171)
A. Tokyo
B. Pearl Harbor
C. Okinawa
D. Iwo Jima
D. Iwo Jima
What was General Kuribayashi’s strategy for defending Iwo Jima? (p. 174)
a) Wait until the Marines gather together before attacking from cover
b) Attack the Marines immediately on the beaches
c) Surrender quickly to save lives
a) Wait until the Marines gather together before attacking from cover
Based on the way the word is used on page 164, what does “frogman” most likely mean? (p. 164)
a) A soldier trained to work underwater on dangerous missions
b) A Marine who drives amphibious tanks
c) A sailor who repairs ships at sea
d) A soldier who studies ocean animals
a) A soldier trained to work underwater on dangerous missions