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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On which political party ticket did people begin to talk about MacArthur running for President as he began to succeed against the Japanese in the Pacific?

2. With which Navy admiral did MacArthur frequently come into conflict?

3. How long did the British want the Americans to limit their Pacific objectives during World War II?

4. Why didn't MacArthur think China could conduct a war in Korea?

5. Which Philippine island was nicknamed "the Rock"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What led to MacArthur's dismissal from the Army after fifty two years of service?

2. How did MacArthur befuddle the Japanese forces at Rabaul, and how did his unexpected behavior affect the Japanese?

3. What kind of government did José Laurel establish in the Philippines during the war, and how did MacArthur feel about this government?

4. What was island hopping and why did MacArthur not engage in it?

5. How did MacArthur demonstrate his knowledge of the Japanese culture and thinking in his treatment of the Japanese after their surrender?

6. Why did wealthy Filipinos collaborate with the Japanese during World War II?

7. How long were Jean and Arthur separated from General MacArthur during the battle to retake the Philippines, and what arrangements did Jean make for Arthur's education once she and her son returned to the islands?

8. How did American code-breakers contribute to the war effort in the Pacific?

9. What was the Japanese reaction when the MacArthurs left Tokyo on April 16, 1951?

10. What kind of authority did MacArthur have in Japan after the surrender of Hirohito?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the fathering styles of Douglas MacArthur, his father, and grandfather, as well as their relationships with their sons. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss MacArthur's military experiences in World War I with The Rainbow Division and his rise to become commander of the 84th Brigade. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Douglas MacArthur's childhood and his education. How did his childhood and education equip him for his career in the military? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

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