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

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

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

4. During what event did Arthur MacArthur, Jr. die?
(a) His grandson's baptism.
(b) A reunion of Gettysburg survivors.
(c) A reunion of Missionary Ridge survivors.
(d) His daughter's wedding.

5. What was MacArthur's class standing upon graduation from West Point?
(a) He graduated at the top of his class.
(b) He barely passed his final semester.
(c) He graduated third in his class.
(d) He graduated fifth in his class.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the heritage of the MacArthur family?

2. How often did MacArthur attend church?

3. In what branch of the military did Douglas MacArthur's brother Arthur III serve?

4. To what division of the Army was MacArthur first assigned when he finished at West Point as a second lieutenant?

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

(see the answer key)

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