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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what famous Civil War battle did Douglas MacArthur's father fight in November 1863?
(a) Gettysburg.
(b) Missionary Ridge.
(c) Shiloh.
(d) Antietam.

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

3. What renowned former Presidents were MacArthur's heroes?
(a) Harding and Teddy Roosevelt.
(b) Jefferson and Grant.
(c) Jefferson and Adams.
(d) Washington and Lincoln.

4. For what purpose was MacArthur's 42nd group, positioned at Nancy during World War I, destined to be used?
(a) As spies.
(b) As replacements.
(c) As guinea pigs for chemical experiments.
(d) As ambulance drivers.

5. Who did Arthur MacArthur, Jr. marry?
(a) Eleanor Carlisle.
(b) Mary Pinky Hardy.
(c) Janice Morton.
(d) Carrie Stephenson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of MacArthur's first wife?

3. In Spring 1914, to what country was MacArthur sent to gather information in preparation for possible war?

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

5. In what branch of the military did Douglas MacArthur's brother Arthur III serve?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the war in France like when MacArthur arrived in Europe during World War I?

2. What caused Arthur MacArthur, Jr.'s conflict with President Taft?

3. How did MacArthur distinguish himself in battle and advance his military career in World War I?

4. Discuss the MacArthur family history.

5. Discuss MacArthur's military career.

6. What did MacArthur fail to do immediately after Pearl Harbor?

7. What happened to bring MacArthur back into active duty?

8. What were MacArthur's religious beliefs?

9. Who was MacArthur's first wife and why did the marriage end?

10. What was Douglas MacArthur's childhood like?

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