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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Darlan revoke his order announcing to all French troops that further battle was futile?
(a) The arrival of General Giraud threatened his new position.
(b) The position of the British above him in the command structure threatened French authority.
(c) French troops threatened revolt.
(d) Marshal Petain sacked Darlan as his military commander and repudiated the agreement.

2. Which high ranking American commander was captured in operation Furlingswind?
(a) John Waters.
(b) Ted Roosevelt.
(c) Terry Allen.
(d) Kenneth Anderson.

3. Who wrote the following after the drubbing in Sbeitla: "There is nothing wrong with the common American soldier. His fighting spirit is good. His morale is okay. The deeper he gets into a fight, the more of a fighting man he becomes."
(a) Paul Robinett.
(b) Charles Perry.
(c) Ernie Pyle.
(d) Dwight Eisenhower.

4. Upon taking Oran what did the Allies immediately set to converting it to?
(a) The largest airbase in North Africa.
(b) The Allies' primary naval station.
(c) A vast supply depot.
(d) A boot camp where British and American troops would be trained together.

5. What order threatened the success of Rommel's push on Tebessa?
(a) Only half the tanks requested were allotted to the task.
(b) To attack East but only as far as Le Kef.
(c) The order to cancel air support.
(d) Repositioning the force futher to the north.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse did Patton cite for disobeying orders regarding the planned bombardment of Casablanca.

2. In the naval battle of Casablanca, Hewitt faced El Hank. What was El Hank?

3. What rouse did the French employ when repairing the gun turret on the Jean Bart?

4. According to the author, why was Allen's decision important in a historical context?

5. Upon the capitulation of the French, what 'natural order' was quickly re-established?

(see the answer key)

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