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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II Charge, pgs. 85-115.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While MacArthur was fighting in Europe during World War I, who was trying to get him promoted back in the States?
(a) His mother Pinky.
(b) His state senator.
(c) His wife Louise.
(d) His father.

2. What is the heritage of the MacArthur family?
(a) Scottish.
(b) French.
(c) Portuguese.
(d) Italian.

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

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

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) He was involved in a scandal involving theft.
(c) Another student shot an instructor.
(d) Another plebe died from an act of hazing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was MacArthur's class standing upon graduation from West Point?

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. How did MacArthur want to be seen and treated by others?

4. In breaking through the Hindenburg Line during the strategic battle of Cote-de-Chatillon, how many men did the Rainbow Division lose?

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

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