Texas Heroes of War World II

How many men received the Medal of Honor for their actions in WWII, that were from the state of Texas?

• 4

• 38

• 14

• 67

Why is Audie Murphy's birthday important?

• A great man was born June 20th.

• Audie Murphy died in a plane crash.

• Audie Murphy received the Medal of Honor.

• Texas celebrates his life and how he performed in the war.

Why are Cleto Rodriguez and Audie Murphy considered heroes?

• They both saved many people and received the Medal of Honor.

• They were soldiers in WWII.

• Both men fought in WWII and were from Texas.

• The men were great during war time.

From what the reader learns about Cleto Rodriguez, which of the following would he probably have done?

• ask for vacation time

• give himself up at the first attack

• volunteer to go on a dangerous mission

• beg his commander to move him away from the fighting

After his career in the military, Audie Murphy became a movie star in Hollywood.

• True

• False

How were Cleto Rodriguez and Audie Murphy ALIKE?

• They both earned the Medal of Honor for their bravery in WWII.

• They both became movie stars.

• They both came from poor families.

• They both earned many medals.

Cleto Rodriguez and his partner fought off ________ enemy soldiers all by themselves.

• 14

• 32

• 82

• 464