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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. When the Soviet Union announced in 1949 that it had moved its forces out of North Korea, what did that nation expect the United States to do in response?
(a) Invade North Korea.
(b) Remove U.S. forces from South Korea.
(c) Invade China.
(d) Remove U.S. forces from Germany.

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

3. To what rank did Arthur MacArthur, Jr. get promoted by age nineteen?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) Major.

4. What military honor did MacArthur's father earn for his service during the Civil War?
(a) The Purple Heart.
(b) The Iron Cross.
(c) The Medal of Bravery.
(d) The Medal of Honor.

5. Who was the Japanese commander of the Philippine defenses?
(a) General Mayaki Komo.
(b) General Mashita.
(c) Lieutenant General Tomoyuki Yamashita.
(d) Lieutenant General Yamaga.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Navy admiral did MacArthur admire?

2. To which ancient world leader did some people compare MacArthur?

3. What were the kempei-tai?

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

5. What type of rifle did the Japanese infantry use during World War II?

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