Purple Hearts Awarded To Mother Of The Fighting Sullivan Brothers

Purple Hearts Awarded To Mother Of The Fighting Sullivan Brothers

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History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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The transcript recounts the tragic story of Thomas Sullivan and her husband, who lost their five sons in action during a cruise at Juno. Rear Admiral Woodward honors their sacrifice by presenting five Purple Heart medals, symbolizing the ultimate sacrifice made by their sons: George Francis, Joseph Madison, and Albert Sullivan.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were Thomas Sullivan and her husband?

Parents of five boys

Parents of two girls

Parents of five girls

Parents of three boys

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the Sullivan family during the cruise at Juno?

They were captured

They were awarded medals

They were all killed in action

They returned safely

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Purple Heart medals were awarded to the Sullivan family?

Three

Four

Five

Six

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presented the Purple Heart medals to the Sullivan family?

Admiral Nimitz

General Patton

Colonel Sanders

Rear Admiral Woodward

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a name of one of the Sullivan sons?

Albert Sullivan

George Francis

Joseph Madison

Michael Sullivan