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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI, The Green War, pgs. 328-373.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what office at West Point did Pershing appoint MacArthur after World War I?
(a) Principal.
(b) Dean.
(c) Assistant Professor.
(d) Superintendent.

2. Why didn't MacArthur use the strategy of island-hopping, i.e. hitting the enemy with direct frontal pressure in battle?
(a) He thought it caused too many casualties.
(b) He believed in doing the unexpected.
(c) He didn't have enough bombs and ships to succeed.
(d) There were too many islands and not enough men.

3. To what rank did Arthur MacArthur, Jr. get promoted by age nineteen?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) Major.

4. What type of rifle did the Japanese infantry use during World War II?
(a) A Springfield rifle.
(b) A Winchester rifle.
(c) A 7.7-millimeter Arisaka rifle.
(d) A Toyoki rifle.

5. What military honor did MacArthur's father earn for his service during the Civil War?
(a) The Purple Heart.
(b) The Iron Cross.
(c) The Medal of Bravery.
(d) The Medal of Honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where was Arthur MacArthur, Jr.'s bride?

2. Instead of remaining at headquarters as he was supposed to, what did MacArthur do during the first big battle near Reims?

3. Under whose command was the Rainbow Division in which MacArthur fought during World War I?

4. What was strictly forbidden at West Point once MacArthur accepted his position there?

5. When did Douglas MacArthur sail for Europe to join World War I?

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