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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the winter of 1942, which Nation proved the dominant Air force in North Africa?
(a) Britain.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) America.

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

3. In contrast to other offensives, in the taking Safi, the U.S. sustained casualties considered:
(a) Moderate.
(b) Excessive.
(c) Minimal.
(d) Overwhelming.

4. What was it that finally broke the Kasbah's defenses?
(a) Accurate fire from the beached destroyer, Dallas.
(b) Eight Navy dive bombers.
(c) Well placed Howitzers.
(d) Fifty troops led by Truscott stormed the gates.

5. According to Allen, why does a soldier fight?
(a) To save suffering humanity.
(b) For his country, his family, and his sense of honor.
(c) To prove that his unit is the best in the Army and that he has as much guts as anybody else in the unit.
(d) Because that's what he's trained to do.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, what was operation VILLAIN?

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

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

4. What excuse did Patton cite for disobeying orders regarding the planned bombardment of Casablanca.

5. What was operation RESERVIST?

(see the answer key)

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