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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Ward disagree with the decision to take Sened station?
(a) It could be taken by a smaller, closer, force.
(b) It gave away their intentions of striking at Maknassy.
(c) It split his force in four ways.
(d) It was widely considered a suicide mission.

2. The Tine River Valley, where Luftwaffe pilots were attacking about once per hour, was nicknamed what by the troops of the 1st Battalion?
(a) The Firing Range.
(b) Uncle Adolf's.
(c) Happy Valley.
(d) The Mess.

3. What promise did General Patton make to the President of the United States in the presence of Rear Admiral Hewitt?
(a) "I will leave the beaches either a conqueror or a corpse."
(b) "The French will capitulate quickly."
(c) "We will make the crossing without the loss of a single boat."
(d) "I will ride into battle on horseback."

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

5. What political arrangement with the French particularly caused a public outcry in both the U.S. and Britain?
(a) Supply of French.
(b) The Darlan deal.
(c) Amnesty for Petain.
(d) Giraud's promotion to Commander-in-Chief.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Patton was made a national hero in taking Casablanca, which defects were also revealed, according to the author?

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

3. What plan did Colonel Frank Greer suggest that was countermanded by Terry Allen?

4. What was the consequence of the 'unconditional surrender' statement, according to the author?

5. What became the unofficial motto of Allied forces in Tunisia?

(see the answer key)

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