1.  Who is Dakota Meyer?

2.  What is the Medal of Honor? Be specific.  (see "Background" below the questions for details)

3.  Why has Dakota Meyer been awarded the Medal of Honor? (What did he do?)  Be specific.

4.  What request did Sgt. Meyer make when he was told he would be receiving the Medal of Honor?

5.  Name the five American troops who died in the ambush in Ganjal Valley, Afghanistan.

6.  a) Think about how much you know about each of the following people.  Why are they famous?

Lady Gaga
Justin Bieber
Katy Perry
Casey Anthony
Chace Crawford
Paul “Pauly D” Del Vecchio
Simon Cowell
Charlie Sheen

b) How many heroes of the Iraq or Afghanistan Wars can you name?  Why do you think this is so?

c) Why is it important for Americans to know the stories of Dakota Meyer and other soldiers like him?