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

2. What was the profession of MacArthur's grandfather, Arthur Sr.?
(a) He was a preacher.
(b) He was a judge.
(c) He was a sailor.
(d) He was a blacksmith.

3. Who moved in with MacArthur once he accepted the position at West Point?
(a) His Eurasian girlfriend.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) His mother Pinky.
(d) His brother Arthur.

4. What rank did Pershing tell MacArthur he would have if he refused his West Point appointment?
(a) Captain.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Colonel.
(d) Major.

5. How old was MacArthur when he died?
(a) Seventy.
(b) Eighty four.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Sixty two.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Spring 1914, to what country was MacArthur sent to gather information in preparation for possible war?

2. Who opposed MacArthur's first marriage?

3. To what rank did Arthur MacArthur, Jr. get promoted by age nineteen?

4. What kind of warfare was being fought in France in 1914?

5. Who accidentally took MacArthur prisoner at one point during World War I?

(see the answer key)

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