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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 renowned former Presidents were MacArthur's heroes?
(a) Harding and Teddy Roosevelt.
(b) Jefferson and Grant.
(c) Washington and Lincoln.
(d) Jefferson and Adams.

2. Who opposed MacArthur's first marriage?
(a) MacArthur's mother Pinky.
(b) The bride's father.
(c) MacArthur's grandfather.
(d) MacArthur's commanding officer.

3. How many medals did MacArthur receive during the course of his career?
(a) Four.
(b) Eight.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Twenty two.

4. Once MacArthur became Chief of Staff in 1930 and moved to Washington, what did he work on during the New Deal administration?
(a) The Civilian Conservation Corps.
(b) A new secret weapon.
(c) The military defense budget.
(d) Increasing the enlistment to the army.

5. 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?
(a) Ten million dollars.
(b) Three hundred thousand dollars.
(c) One billion dollars.
(d) Two million dollars.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What job did MacArthur get in the Philippines instead of the one he wanted?

3. Where did MacArthur win his fifth Silver Star?

4. What rank did Pershing tell MacArthur he would have if he refused his West Point appointment?

5. Who moved in with MacArthur once he accepted the position at West Point?

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