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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 of the following elements was not something encountered by American forces in the Pacific islands during World War II?

2. According to the United States public polls after World War II, MacArthur was second in popularity to?

3. Who was MacArthur's greatest friend and confidante during the war, the person with whom he spent as much time as possible?

4. What did the Japanese do to punish Filipino guerrillas who fought against them?

5. How long had MacArthur served in the Army when he was dismissed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was NSC-68 and how might public knowledge of it have prevented the Korean War?

2. How was the everyday life of the Filipinos affected by the war and the Japanese occupation?

3. What problems did the US public and the US military have with maps of the Pacific during World War II?

4. What was the Japanese reaction when the MacArthurs left Tokyo on April 16, 1951?

5. What conflicts did MacArthur and Truman have as the Korean War progressed?

6. What kind of government did José Laurel establish in the Philippines during the war, and how did MacArthur feel about this government?

7. What was island hopping and why did MacArthur not engage in it?

8. What kind of authority did MacArthur have in Japan after the surrender of Hirohito?

9. How did the American infantry differ from the German and Japanese infantry during World War II?

10. Why were the Japanese people still convinced that they were winning the war once MacArthur retook the Philippines?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss MacArthur's experience as superintendent of West Point and the changes he made in that office. How did his experience as a West Point cadet influence his plans for revamping the military academy's programs? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss MacArthur's help in establishing the post war government in Japan. How did the Japanese feel about him? What did the United Nations protest about his actions in Japan? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Douglas MacArthur's childhood and his education. How did his childhood and education equip him for his career in the military? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

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