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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did MacArthur want to be seen and treated by others?
(a) He wanted to be considered superior to others.
(b) He wanted to be revered.
(c) He wanted to be left alone.
(d) He wanted to be respected.

2. What defense plans did MacArthur and The Quezon administration make for the Philippines?
(a) Operation Islander.
(b) Operation Big Gun.
(c) The Orange Plans.
(d) The Banana Plans.

3. How old was MacArthur when he died?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Sixty two.
(c) Seventy.
(d) Eighty four.

4. What did MacArthur feel about the likelihood of a Japanese attack in the Philippines, immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
(a) That such an attack was inevitable.
(b) That such an attack would not happen.
(c) That such an attack was possible but not likely.
(d) That such an attack was probable.

5. How many times was MacArthur married?
(a) Twice.
(b) Once.
(c) Never.
(d) Three times.

6. What piece of equipment did MacArthur refuse to carry during World War I, resulting in his injury?
(a) A sword.
(b) A knife.
(c) A gas mask.
(d) A rifle.

7. What did the Filipino first lady give MacArthur on August 24, 1936, making him a field marshal?
(a) A gold baton.
(b) A blue and white medal.
(c) A silver sword.
(d) A red hat.

8. As a fifty-four year old man, who did MacArthur fear would learn about his Eurasian girlfriend?
(a) The press.
(b) The President.
(c) His wife.
(d) His mother.

9. Who moved in with MacArthur once he accepted the position at West Point?
(a) His mother Pinky.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) His brother Arthur.
(d) His Eurasian girlfriend.

10. 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.

11. How often did MacArthur attend church?
(a) Twice weekly.
(b) Never.
(c) Sporadically, but whenever his schedule allowed.
(d) Weekly.

12. In the days before American entry into the war, what division of the Army did MacArthur say he wanted to be in when he was promoted to colonel?
(a) The cavalry.
(b) Military intelligence.
(c) The infantry.
(d) The medical corps.

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

14. To what office at West Point did Pershing appoint MacArthur after World War I?
(a) Principal.
(b) Dean.
(c) Superintendent.
(d) Assistant Professor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What renowned former Presidents were MacArthur's heroes?

2. At what age did MacArthur become the youngest division commander in the war?

3. Why did MacArthur have to testify at a Congressional investigation about his experience at West Point?

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

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

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