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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of his family accompanied MacArthur to the Philippines?

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

3. What was MacArthur's class standing upon graduation from West Point?

4. What two European countries declared war on the United States soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

5. What piece of equipment did MacArthur refuse to carry during World War I, resulting in his injury?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was MacArthur's early military career like?

2. What were some of the rumors that surrounded MacArthur?

3. What were some of MacArthur's weaknesses?

4. What military action did the Japanese take in the Philippines after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

5. Who was MacArthur's second wife and how did his second marriage differ from his first?

6. Where did the MacArthur family go once they left the Philippines, and what happened during their journey there?

7. How did MacArthur begin to distinguish himself in the Army?

8. What was Douglas MacArthur's childhood like?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss MacArthur's marriage to Louise Brooks. What objections did General Pershing and Pinky MacArthur have to the union? What conflicts arose during the marriage? How did the marriage affect MacArthur's career? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Douglas MacArthur's popularity with the public and his relationship with the press. How did his popularity in the press bring him into conflict with politicians? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss MacArthur's defense of the Philippines during World War II and how the Filipinos were affected by the war. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments

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