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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When MacArthur moved to the Philippines soon after his marriage, by what name was he known among the Philippine people?
(a) The Tall White Chief.
(b) The Liberator.
(c) General MacArthur the Younger.
(d) King Mac.

2. In Spring 1914, to what country was MacArthur sent to gather information in preparation for possible war?
(a) Italy.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Peru.
(d) Germany.

3. Of what brigade was MacArthur made the permanent commander during World War I?
(a) The 22nd brigade.
(b) The 99th brigade.
(c) The 18th brigade.
(d) The 84th brigade.

4. In what branch of the military did Douglas MacArthur's brother Arthur III serve?
(a) The Marines.
(b) The Air Force.
(c) The Navy.
(d) The Coast Guard.

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

6. What is the heritage of the MacArthur family?
(a) French.
(b) Italian.
(c) Portuguese.
(d) Scottish.

7. In how many wars did MacArthur serve?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

8. Where did MacArthur win his fifth Silver Star?
(a) At Normandy.
(b) At Dunkirk.
(c) At Essey.
(d) At Paris.

9. When did MacArthur enter the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York?
(a) May 2, 1910.
(b) April 15, 1917.
(c) September 8, 1895.
(d) June 13, 1899.

10. How many medals did MacArthur receive during the course of his career?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Twenty two.
(c) Four.
(d) Eight.

11. In breaking through the Hindenburg Line during the strategic battle of Cote-de-Chatillon, how many men did the Rainbow Division lose?
(a) Two hundred.
(b) Ten thousand.
(c) Sixty.
(d) Four thousand.

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

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

14. Why did MacArthur have to testify at a Congressional investigation about his experience at West Point?
(a) He witnessed an act of cheating at the school.
(b) He was involved in a scandal involving theft.
(c) Another plebe died from an act of hazing.
(d) Another student shot an instructor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the Philippines became independent, what job did MacArthur want there?

2. When did Douglas MacArthur sail for Europe to join World War I?

3. To where did MacArthur and his family go when they left Corregidor?

4. What kind of father was Douglas MacArthur?

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

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