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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The average number of deaths per day during the war averaged:
(a) 12,600.
(b) 27,600.
(c) 7,600.
(d) 9,600.

2. According to General Patten, it was his expectation of an officer to:
(a) Spread chaos through the destruction of civilian property.
(b) Move ahead.
(c) Lead from the rear and let the troops do the fighting.
(d) Defer to their British counterparts.

3. What event did the President of the United States hope the invasion of North Africa would precede?
(a) The Christmas holiday.
(b) The six month mark from the date of declaring war against Japan.
(c) The Fourth of July.
(d) Congressional Elections.

4. Inspired by the quality of the food during the Torch voyage, the 13th Armored Regiment suggested changing their battle cry to what?
(a) "Salt!"
(b) "For rations!"
(c) "Soup!"
(d) "Baaa!"

5. According to the author, North Africa is where the Axis forever lost:
(a) Field Marshall Rommel.
(b) Access to Sicily.
(c) Casablanca as an assault base to Washington D.C.
(d) Their initiative.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was General Giraud's stated expectation upon reaching Gibraltar?

2. Upon discovering the American fleet in the Mediterranean, where did Hitler believe it was destined?

3. Against the wishes of his generals, the president of the United States canceled which plan in preference for a North African invasion?

4. According to the author, many American officers were concerned that the British war plan was:

5. North Africa is where the Allies agreed on a policy of:

(see the answer key)

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