An Army at Dawn: The War in Africa, 1942-1943 Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

Rick Atkinson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 154 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

An Army at Dawn: The War in Africa, 1942-1943 Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

Rick Atkinson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 154 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What maps of Morocco were stowed into the holds of the American fleet heading out for TORCH?
(a) Copies of stolen maps from the Germans.
(b) The Encyclopedia Britannica.
(c) Michelin road maps.
(d) Maps developed by the British Secret Service.

2. Upon taking Oran what did the Allies immediately set to converting it to?
(a) The largest airbase in North Africa.
(b) A vast supply depot.
(c) A boot camp where British and American troops would be trained together.
(d) The Allies' primary naval station.

3. Combat exhaustion claimed what portion of casualties?
(a) One in ten.
(b) One in seven.
(c) One in twenty.
(d) One in fourteen.

4. What did the German's rename Longstop?
(a) Rommel's Pen.
(b) Christmas Hill.
(c) New Year Valley.
(d) Little Big Horn.

5. What medal did Rear Admiral Hewitt win in World War I?
(a) The rank of Admiral.
(b) A Medal of Honor.
(c) The Navy Cross for Heroism.
(d) The Purple Heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Allen, why does a soldier fight?

2. Which high ranking American commander was captured in operation Furlingswind?

3. Which state was disproportionately hit with casualties in the War in North Africa?

4. Who traveled to Gibraltar under the nom de guerre of "General Howe."

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

(see the answer key)

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