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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IX, Sunset Gun, pgs. 454-628.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what brigade was MacArthur made the permanent commander during World War I?
(a) The 84th brigade.
(b) The 18th brigade.
(c) The 22nd brigade.
(d) The 99th brigade.

2. How did the media and the public respond once MacArthur broke through the blockade?
(a) They adored him and he became extremely popular.
(b) They shunned him.
(c) They hated him.
(d) They criticized his methods.

3. Which Filipino leader formed a pro-Japanese regime and declared war on the United States and Great Britain?
(a) Manuel Quezon.
(b) Manuel Roxas.
(c) Jose Laurel.
(d) Felipe Garcia.

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

5. For whom did the 400,000 Japanese soldiers occupying the Philippines in 1944 think it would be a supreme honor to die in battle?
(a) Their god.
(b) General MacArthur.
(c) Their families.
(d) Their emperior Hirohito.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many medals did MacArthur receive during the course of his career?

2. In what famous Civil War battle did Douglas MacArthur's father fight in November 1863?

3. At what age did MacArthur become the youngest division commander in the war?

4. Which of the following statements does not describe the opinions of MacArthur and the Joint Chiefs of Staff about policy in Korea?

5. What renowned former Presidents were MacArthur's heroes?

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