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

2. From where was Arthur MacArthur, Jr.'s bride?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) New York.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Chicago.

3. What was the nickname MacArthur's men gave him?
(a) Uncle Mac.
(b) Junior.
(c) General Mac.
(d) Dugout Doug.

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

5. Of what place was Arthur MacArthur, Jr. made military governor in 1900?
(a) Australia.
(b) Easter Island.
(c) Antigua.
(d) The Philippines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the heritage of the MacArthur family?

2. To which ancient world leader did some people compare MacArthur?

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

4. What made MacArthur's first three weeks at West Point extremely difficult?

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

(see the answer key)

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