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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. In the fall of 1944, what percentage of Filipinos were Roman Catholic?
(a) Eighty percent.
(b) Thirty percent.
(c) Ten percent.
(d) One hundred percent.

2. What was the nickname MacArthur's men gave him?
(a) Junior.
(b) Dugout Doug.
(c) General Mac.
(d) Uncle Mac.

3. While MacArthur was fighting in Europe during World War I, who was trying to get him promoted back in the States?
(a) His wife Louise.
(b) His state senator.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother Pinky.

4. Why did the MacArthurs celebrate Christmas early in 1941?
(a) They knew they would have to evacuate by Christmas.
(b) MacArthur was being sent to Europe to fight.
(c) They feared the Japanese would soon capture them.
(d) They feared they would be dead by Christmas.

5. What rank did Pershing tell MacArthur he would have if he refused his West Point appointment?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Captain.
(c) Major.
(d) Colonel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Quezon designate as his successor as president of the Philippines should he and Osmeña be killed during their flight to Australia?

2. What did the plebes gain once MacArthur restructured the program and routine at West Point that they had not had before?

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

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

5. What country did MacArthur think would have fallen to the Japanese if Corregidor had not held out?

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