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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By January 24th 1943, heavy French casualties and prisoner-of-war-losses prompted what important change of heart in the French command?
(a) French command was handed over to Churchill.
(b) Giraud gave control of their troops over to Anderson.
(c) France deferred from the front and filled the need for provisioning the British and American troops.
(d) Soldiers were provisioned from American sources.

2. The death of Admiral Darlan is considered to have had what effect on the Allies?
(a) Relief.
(b) Regret.
(c) Frustration.
(d) Confusion.

3. What mistake did Anderson initially repeat at Fondouk gap?
(a) He did not attack in force.
(b) He split his forces creating a weak line.
(c) Overestimated the size of the enemy forces.
(d) He attempted a hill with tanks that was too steep.

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

5. In the start of Chapter 7, which traveler was listed as 'Register Number 1.'
(a) Winston Churchill.
(b) General Alexander
(c) General Patton.
(d) President Roosevelt.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, what subtle changes had started to become evident in American troops towards the end of 1942?

2. How long was the battle of Gafsa?

3. What did the H.M.S. Bulolo deliver to Casablanca to assist the British in their cause?

4. What plan did the British press on their American counterparts during the conference?

5. Who was General Nehring replaced by?

Short Essay Questions

1. What decision did General Omar Bradley help Eisenhower to make by giving him a frank opinion on 'the command here?'

2. Describe the ancient city Eisenhower visited while the attack in Sidi Bou Zid was taking place?

3. Old Mac's counterattack at Faid Pass was probably too small a force, but what other mistake did Old Mac make in putting forth the attack?

4. What was the first administrative struggle Patton faced when taking over II Corps?

5. What prescient claim of General 'Santa Clause' Everlegh's would turn out to be true, but not in the way he had hoped?

6. What new artillery techniques did the American gunners utilize in routing the 10th Panzers from El Guettar?

7. General Sir Alan Brooke, is characterized as one of the great generals of the war. But what tragedy in 1925 changed his charmed life and what permanent effects did it have?

8. In Chapter Six, the assassination of Admiral Darlan is explained. Describe the Assassin's political cause.

9. General Harold Alexander is introduced in Chapter 9, what was his position and what was his mission?

10. The success of Fruhlingswind had what effect what brother plan?

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