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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. While MacArthur was fighting in Europe during World War I, who was trying to get him promoted back in the States?

2. Why did the MacArthurs celebrate Christmas early in 1941?

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

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

5. Who served as MacArthur's chief aide in the Philippines?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the experiences of Arthur MacArthur, Jr. during the Civil War?

2. Discuss MacArthur's years as Chief of Staff.

3. Who was Isabel Rosario Cooper?

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

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

6. What were MacArthur's experiences at West Point?

7. What was Douglas MacArthur's childhood like?

8. What were some of MacArthur's weaknesses?

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

10. Discuss the MacArthur family history.

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 MacArthur's relationship with his Eurasian girlfriend and how it affected her life and his. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss MacArthur's marriage to Jean Faircloth. What factors made this second marriage more successful than the general's first marriage? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

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