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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Old Ironsides was both the only tank division to see desert battle in WWII, and:
(a) The only tank division manned by volunteers.
(b) The only tank division trained in amphibious assault.
(c) The only tank division to receive no desert training.
(d) The only tank division equipped with radios.

3. Against the wishes of his generals, the president of the United States canceled which plan in preference for a North African invasion?
(a) Rainbow 5.
(b) Charioteer.
(c) Watchtower.
(d) Sledgehammer.

4. According to the author, many American officers were concerned that the British war plan was:
(a) An attempt to curb French ambitions as well as those of the Germans.
(b) Too consolidated and misdirected in that it attacked only one Axis.
(c) To draw out the war to further London's imperial ambitions.
(d) Too bold by far, under-manned by half.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the U.S. deception plans for TORCH suggest possible landing sites for the fleet?

2. What written warning from superiors did Commander Terry Allen burn?

3. According to the author, what strategic mistake was repeated at the port of Algiers in operation TERMINAL?

4. Who wrote: "Would God I might die with my sword in hand / Ringed by dead foes all around."

5. A British Tommy is quoted as saying:

(see the answer key)

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