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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XI, Taps, pgs. 678-710.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the Korean armistice signed?
(a) April 1, 1958.
(b) April 12, 1959.
(c) January 10, 1953.
(d) July 7, 1952.

2. When America entered the Korean War, what did President Truman worry about?
(a) The Germans joining North Korea against America.
(b) Losing the war.
(c) Paying for the war.
(d) Retaliation in other places from the communists.

3. Who won the battle at Inchon and Min Gun?
(a) The North Koreans.
(b) The Japanese.
(c) The Chinese.
(d) MacArthur.

4. When did Douglas MacArthur sail for Europe to join World War I?
(a) In March 1912.
(b) In October 1917.
(c) In February 1914.
(d) In July 1918.

5. When was Douglas MacArthur born?
(a) December 4, 1897.
(b) January 26, 1880.
(c) April 12, 1885.
(d) June 15, 1900.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had MacArthur served in the Army when he was dismissed?

2. What allowed the Allies to successfully thwart the Japanese in the Pacific?

3. How did the wily MacArthur label the box containing his tea service, candelabra, and other personal items so that the box survived the attack on Manila?

4. To where did MacArthur and his family go when they left Corregidor?

5. What rank did Pershing tell MacArthur he would have if he refused his West Point appointment?

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