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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III, Call to Quarters, pgs. 116-160.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which ancient world leader did some people compare MacArthur?
(a) Hannibal.
(b) Alexander the Great.
(c) Gengis Khan.
(d) Attila the Hun.

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

3. How many medals did MacArthur receive during the course of his career?
(a) Twenty two.
(b) Four.
(c) Eight.
(d) Twelve.

4. In what famous Civil War battle did Douglas MacArthur's father fight in November 1863?
(a) Antietam.
(b) Missionary Ridge.
(c) Gettysburg.
(d) Shiloh.

5. What rank did Pershing tell MacArthur he would have if he accepted his West Point appointment?
(a) Sergeant.
(b) Captain.
(c) Major.
(d) Brigadier general.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To whom did MacArthur equate himself as a defender of Christianity?

3. Who moved in with MacArthur once he accepted the position at West Point?

4. Once MacArthur became Chief of Staff in 1930 and moved to Washington, what did he work on during the New Deal administration?

5. During his early childhood in the west, by whom were Douglas MacArthur and his brother schooled?

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