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

2. When was Douglas MacArthur born?
(a) June 15, 1900.
(b) January 26, 1880.
(c) April 12, 1885.
(d) December 4, 1897.

3. How many times was MacArthur married?
(a) Three times.
(b) Twice.
(c) Never.
(d) Once.

4. During his early childhood in the west, by whom were Douglas MacArthur and his brother schooled?
(a) Their aunt.
(b) A Baptist missionary.
(c) A Quaker teacher form England.
(d) Their mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In how many wars did MacArthur serve?

2. 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?

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

4. How old was MacArthur when he died?

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

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