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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Ruffles and Flourishes,, pgs. 39-79.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did MacArthur want to be seen and treated by others?
(a) He wanted to be considered superior to others.
(b) He wanted to be revered.
(c) He wanted to be left alone.
(d) He wanted to be respected.

2. In what branch of the military did Douglas MacArthur's brother Arthur III serve?
(a) The Coast Guard.
(b) The Marines.
(c) The Air Force.
(d) The Navy.

3. How often did MacArthur attend church?
(a) Twice weekly.
(b) Sporadically, but whenever his schedule allowed.
(c) Weekly.
(d) Never.

4. What happened when MacArthur was given command of a company at Leavenworth?
(a) They became the highest rated company.
(b) The company received a high number of demerits.
(c) The company rebelled and would not obey him.
(d) He realized he didn't like leading others.

5. Why did MacArthur have to testify at a Congressional investigation about his experience at West Point?
(a) He witnessed an act of cheating at the school.
(b) Another plebe died from an act of hazing.
(c) He was involved in a scandal involving theft.
(d) Another student shot an instructor.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the days before American entry into the war, what division of the Army did MacArthur say he wanted to be in when he was promoted to colonel?

2. With which religious denomination did MacArthur affiliate?

3. During what event did Arthur MacArthur, Jr. die?

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

5. Of what place was Arthur MacArthur, Jr. made military governor in 1900?

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