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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname for Eisenhower did the War Department try to suppress?
(a) Ike.
(b) Howie.
(c) Doc.
(d) C-N-C.

2. What event on November 27 in Toulon represents "one of the greatest acts of self-immolation in military history," according to the author.
(a) The scuttling of the Vichy French fleet.
(b) Vichy French high command destroyed their own defensive installations as a sign of faith to the Fascist cause.
(c) Rather than losing another airfield to Allied forces, Germans destroyed 40 of their own planes and fuel reserves.
(d) The destruction of all American Stuart tanks at the front to be replaced by General Lee's.

3. While Patton was made a national hero in taking Casablanca, which defects were also revealed, according to the author?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) An incapacity to empathize with frightened soldiers.
(c) A wonton disregard of logistics.
(d) A childish propensity to feud with other services.

4. Upon the capitulation of the French, what 'natural order' was quickly re-established?
(a) French superiority.
(b) Franco-American amity.
(c) Mutual distrust.
(d) British generalship.

5. What was the first town to be captured by the Allies?
(a) Oran.
(b) Casablanca.
(c) Arzew.
(d) Tangiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rear Admiral Bennett, the RESERVIST plan was:

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

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

4. In the winter of 1942, which Nation proved the dominant Air force in North Africa?

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

(see the answer key)

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