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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, about how much of his time did Eisenhower spend worrying about political issues at the expense of the Allied cause?
(a) 1/4.
(b) 3/5.
(c) 3/4.
(d) 1/2.

2. Who was Bonnier de la Chapelle?
(a) An antifascist French monarchist.
(b) An innocent bystandard.
(c) A communist sympathiser from Algiers
(d) A fascist assasin from Spain.

3. What encounter occurred on November 26th, one day after the successful raid on the airport in Djedeida, between newly outfitted Panzers and John Water's First Battalion, and is considered a 'draw' by the author?
(a) The first tank battle of World War II.
(b) The defining battle for air superiority in Tunisia.
(c) The first of multiple attempts for Americans to take Couigui Pass.
(d) The first strategic ambush by Germans using French troops as bait.

4. What was General Everlegh confident would fall before the end of Christmas Day?
(a) Longstop hill.
(b) Djebel el Rhar.
(c) Snow.
(d) Hill 209.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to General Patten, it was his expectation of an officer to:

2. How many platoons had Eisenhower commanded in battle prior to the start of World War II?

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

4. In the April fight for El Guettar, Patton lost which personal friend?

5. What did Allen determine to do instead of following Colonel Greer's suggestion?

(see the answer key)

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