WorksheetsChapter 18: On Bougainville
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Why are the Japanese soldiers at an advantage when it comes to the war being on the Solomon Islands?
The Japanese knew what it was like to fight in the jungle
The Japanese had experience fighting in the Bougainville terrain
The Marines and Navajos were used to dry land which made it hard for them to get used to the jungle they were now in
All of the above
What is the purpose of Atabrine pills?
Atabrine pills help you not get malaria.
Atabrine pills make you stronger.
Atabrine pills help you fight off other diseases, except malaria.
Atabrine pills are a delicious snack Ned and Navajos enjoy.
We know Ned kept finding ways to avoid taking his pills. Ned states "I started palming my malaria pill before putting it in my mouth." What do you think palming means?
conceal/hide
dispose of
reveal
hit something with the palm of your hand
Why was nighttime the most dangerous time?
Nighttime was the easiest time for American marines to get hurt.
Nighttime was when mosquitoes attacked the most.
Nighttime was when Japanese thought it best to do their banzai attacks.
Both A and C
Why did the Navajos create the code name "mouse" for the Japanese?
Navajos created the code name mouse because of how loud and slow the Japanese were.
Navajos created the code name mouse because of how quiet and stealthy the Japanese were.
Navajos created the code name mouse because of how strong the Japanese were.
Navajos created the code name mouse because the Japanese only attacked at night.
Which best describes the confusion that occurred with Harry Tsosies?
Harry Tsosie left his foxhole at night. He was killed by one of his code talker brothers.
Harry Tsosie left his foxhole at night and got lost. He then became friends with the Japanese.
Harry Tsosie was killed by the Japanese.
Harry Tsosies left his foxhole at night and was thought to be a Japanese enemy. An American medic shot and killed Harry Tsosie.
Why is it significant that Ned thinks the dead Japanese soldier looked like his cousin back home and describes him as "young, peaceful and small"?
Ned humanizes the enemy.
Ned could be describing that the Japanese complexion is similar to that of Navajos.
Ned misses his family.
Both A and B
How did Ned's parents pick his birthday?
It was the day he was born. Duh.
His parents combined Navajo beliefs and randomly picked November 10th.
His parents picked the day he enlisted for the Marines.
Ned picked his own birthday.
What would American marines do with the items Japanese soldiers left behind?
They would steal them
They would leave the items alone.
They salvaged them and took items as souvenirs.
They would salvage them and sell them to others.
What did Japanese soldiers begin doing with their things that they left behind?
The Japanese began leaving expensive weapons.
The Japanese began leaving worthless items.
The Japanese learned the Americans loved to take the souvenirs so they left them nice gifts.
The Japanese learned the Americans loved to take souvenirs so they began to plant booby traps.
What is the message the Navajos send and why is it important?
The message they sent informs American marines of the deadly booby traps the Japanese had began to place. This message saved so many American lives.
The message they send informs their superiors that American marines are taking Japanese items.
The message they send informs American marines to keep taking Japanese items because they are not dangerous.
The message they send informs the Japanese of what American marines have been taking.
What is the cause that allowed Ned to finally see the Japanese soldiers?
The Marines' use of banzai attacks.
An earthquake that hit Bougainville.
The American Marines shaking them out of the trees.
Ned did not ever see the Japanese enemy.
Who are the Seabees and why was their job important?
The Seabees are part of the Marines and had the job of building necessary building like structures, like hospitals, warehouses and dining halls.
The Seabees are part of the Navy and did not have an important job.
The Seabees are part of the Navy and had the job of building necessary building like structures, like hospitals, warehouses and dining halls.
The Seabees were in charge of protecting the sea and the bees.
Who was always alongside Ned and what was his job?
Georgia Boy, his job was to protect Ned from other Marines who might have mistaken Ned for a Japanese soldier.
Harry Tsosie, his job was to protect Ned from Japanese soldiers.
Smitty, Georgia Boy, his job was to protect Ned from other Marines who might have mistaken Ned for a Japanese soldier.
Johnny Manuelito, his job was to protect Ned from Japanese soldiers.
What is the significance of the date December 26th?
The orders were given for Marines to pack up.
The Marines' job on Bougainville was done and they could leave.
The Marines had established an American presence on the island and pushed the Japanese back. It was now the Army's turn to take over.
All of the above.
What does Ned ask be done with his combat fatigues?
Ned sent them home to his family.
Ned asks them to be used for a protection ceremony.
Ned washes them and packs them nicely for his next mission.
Both A and B
