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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Allied air power prove to be especially effective towards the end of the War in North Africa?
(a) Bombings weakened Tunis and destoyed much of the German Naval force there.
(b) Fighters were increasingly effective in assisting mountain fighting.
(c) It was so effective against Axis shipments to Africa that supplies were increasingly flown in.
(d) A critical mass was achieved that destroyed much of the Axis air force.

2. Major Rudolph Barlow's surprise attack on an an Axis airfield discovered outside the city of Djedejida resulted in what?
(a) Capture through an Axis ambush.
(b) The destruction of over twenty German planes.
(c) The loss of Company C in a German counter attack.
(d) The destruction of the final remnants of the Italian Airforce.

3. Where did the U.S. deception plans for TORCH suggest possible landing sites for the fleet?
(a) The Middle East, India or The Istrian Peninsula.
(b) Scandinavia, France or the Middle East.
(c) China, Ethiopia or France.
(d) France, Germany or Denmark.

4. The code name OCHSENKOPF stands for what?
(a) Ox Head.
(b) Eight Fronts.
(c) Tiger Trap.
(d) Ram Horn.

5. What was Bradley's first act as Corps II Commander?
(a) To formulate the first American attack plan to receive British approval.
(b) To disobey a direct order from Patton.
(c) To lay out his plan for attack.
(d) To disobey a direct order from Eisenhower.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Although the Allies were aware of the numbers of Axis troops pouring into Tunis, they misjudged the situation in what way?

3. Why did Ward disagree with the decision to take Sened station?

4. America declared war on Germany upon:

5. According to the author, what mistake did Ward make after taking Sened station and Maknassy.

(see the answer key)

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