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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter V, Retreat, pgs. 205-276.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did MacArthur feel about the likelihood of a Japanese attack in the Philippines, immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
(a) That such an attack was probable.
(b) That such an attack was possible but not likely.
(c) That such an attack was inevitable.
(d) That such an attack would not happen.

3. In what branch of the military did Douglas MacArthur's brother Arthur III serve?
(a) The Air Force.
(b) The Navy.
(c) The Marines.
(d) The Coast Guard.

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

5. What sports did MacArthur play during his four years at West Point?
(a) Cricket and croquet.
(b) Baseball and football.
(c) Basketball and softball.
(d) Soccer and tennis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who served as MacArthur's chief aide in the Philippines?

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

3. Who was MacArthur's first year roommate at West Point?

4. At what age did MacArthur become the youngest division commander in the war?

5. What defense plans did MacArthur and The Quezon administration make for the Philippines?

(see the answer key)

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