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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VII, Last Post, pgs. 459-544.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Philippine island was nicknamed "the Rock"?
(a) Mindanao.
(b) Luzon.
(c) Visayas.
(d) Corregidor.

2. What Japanese government document did MacArthur help write?
(a) A new constitution.
(b) A peace treaty with America.
(c) A trade agreement with the United Nations.
(d) A new tax law.

3. What rank did Pershing tell MacArthur he would have if he accepted his West Point appointment?
(a) Brigadier general.
(b) Major.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) Captain.

4. Who wanted MacArthur to resign from the army?
(a) His mother Pinky.
(b) The president.
(c) His Eurasian girlfriend.
(d) His wife Louise and her family.

5. How soon after the December 7th attack on Pearl Harbor were the Japanese on the ground in the Philippines?
(a) By New Year's.
(b) Within two months.
(c) Within two days.
(d) By Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Filipino dignitaries were named as godparents for MacArthur's son, Arthur MacArthur IV?

2. What did MacArthur feel about the likelihood of a Japanese attack in the Philippines, immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

3. What was strictly forbidden at West Point once MacArthur accepted his position there?

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

5. Instead of remaining at headquarters as he was supposed to, what did MacArthur do during the first big battle near Reims?

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