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

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

3. What made MacArthur's first three weeks at West Point extremely difficult?
(a) Influenza.
(b) Homesickness.
(c) Food poisoning.
(d) Hazing.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was MacArthur when he died?

2. How many times was MacArthur married?

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

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

5. Why did MacArthur have to testify at a Congressional investigation about his experience at West Point?

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