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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XI, Taps, pgs. 678-710.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which ancient world leader did some people compare MacArthur?
(a) Alexander the Great.
(b) Attila the Hun.
(c) Gengis Khan.
(d) Hannibal.

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

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

4. In what year was The Philippines made an independent commonwealth?
(a) 1933.
(b) 1910.
(c) 1922.
(d) 1946.

5. What was MacArthur's class standing upon graduation from West Point?
(a) He barely passed his final semester.
(b) He graduated fifth in his class.
(c) He graduated third in his class.
(d) He graduated at the top of his class.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people died in the Korean War?

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

3. How did the media and the public respond once MacArthur broke through the blockade?

4. What kind of father was Douglas MacArthur?

5. What happened when MacArthur was given command of a company at Leavenworth?

(see the answer key)

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