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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Eisenhower thinking of during his recovery?
(a) If the U.S. military could win in Germany.
(b) If he should run for president in 1956.
(c) If he could beat the Russians with a pre-emptive strike.
(d) If the Soviets knew about the U-2 flights.

2. When did the British sign the cease fire in Egypt?
(a) The day of the 1956 presidential election.
(b) 2 days after Eisenhower was sworn into office.
(c) November 5, 1957.
(d) They never signed a cease fire.

3. What did Eisenhower want to do after his first term was up?
(a) Have an ambassador position.
(b) Run for President again.
(c) Retire.
(d) Try to undermine Nixon.

4. What action would have allowed Eisenhower to win the battle mentioned in Chapter 4?
(a) Waiting for reinforcements.
(b) Using more air cover.
(c) Taking more risks.
(d) Attacking on the left flank.

5. What happened to Eisenhower in September 1955?
(a) Eisenhower had a heart attack.
(b) Eisenhower had a stroke.
(c) Eisenhower broke his arm.
(d) Eisenhower broke his leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose troop does Chapter 5 say did not advance as far as expected?

2. Who would the U.S. support if France and Britain did not agree to a cease fire, in Chapter 17?

3. What happened in Russia in late 1957?

4. What did Truman think of Eisenhower's political loyalties before the election?

5. What did Eisenhower do to the military spending in his first year as President?

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