View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV, To the Colors, pgs. 161-205.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who served as MacArthur's chief aide in the Philippines?
(a) Dwight D. Eisenhower.
(b) Carlton Reynolds.
(c) Jerry Overstreet.
(d) Harry Truman.

2. For what purpose was MacArthur's 42nd group, positioned at Nancy during World War I, destined to be used?
(a) As guinea pigs for chemical experiments.
(b) As spies.
(c) As ambulance drivers.
(d) As replacements.

3. What disagreement led to MacArthur's resignation from the Army's active list on December 31, 1937?
(a) Disagreement over his relationship with Quezon.
(b) Disagreement over his militarization of the Philippines.
(c) Disagreement over his salary.
(d) Disagreement over his rank.

4. What did the Filipino first lady give MacArthur on August 24, 1936, making him a field marshal?
(a) A blue and white medal.
(b) A red hat.
(c) A silver sword.
(d) A gold baton.

5. In breaking through the Hindenburg Line during the strategic battle of Cote-de-Chatillon, how many men did the Rainbow Division lose?
(a) Four thousand.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Ten thousand.
(d) Two hundred.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the profession of MacArthur's grandfather, Arthur Sr.?

2. When MacArthur returned to active duty in 1941 and was made lieutenant general and put in charge of the troops in the Pacific, how much money was allotted to him to use for the defense of the Philippines?

3. What was the nickname MacArthur's men gave him?

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 261 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample