Iwo Jima Questions from Reading Passage

Iwo Jima Questions from Reading Passage

with Ms. Kim Williams

Multiple Choice

Allied generals thought it would not take long to take Iwo Jima.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

It took a little over a month for the Allies to take over Iwo Jima.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Allied troops were immediately attacked and killed on Iwo Jima.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

There were 11 miles of tunnels dug by the Americans on Iwo Jima.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Americans placed a flag at the top of Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Most Japanese soldiers fought to the death at Iwo Jima.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

27 American soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The Battle of Iwo Jima occurred at the beginning of the war.

• True

• False

Open Ended

Why did it take longer than expected for Americans to take Iwo Jima?

Open Ended

Why do you think most Japanese soldiers fought to the death?

Open Ended

Why do you think Rosenthal’s photo became an iconic image?

Open Ended

Why do you think the surviving soldiers from the photo were celebrities?

Open Ended

Name four character traits a person who receives the Medal of Honor

should have.