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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. TORCH is considered by the author to have been:
(a) "Primarily a diversionary tactic to relieve pressure on the Soviet Union."
(b) "The single worst tactical decision of the war."
(c) "Poorly planned but excellently executed."
(d) "The most daring amphibious operation in the history of modern warfare."

2. According to the author, what strategic mistake was repeated at the port of Algiers in operation TERMINAL?
(a) Assuming heavy French resistance.
(b) A poorly planned air raid.
(c) The launch of a weak pre-emptive strike.
(d) A frontal assault.

3. What promise did General Patton make to the President of the United States in the presence of Rear Admiral Hewitt?
(a) "We will make the crossing without the loss of a single boat."
(b) "I will leave the beaches either a conqueror or a corpse."
(c) "The French will capitulate quickly."
(d) "I will ride into battle on horseback."

4. Eisenhower promoted Clark to take command of the new 5th Army, who filled the vacancy to command II Corps?
(a) General Harold Alexander.
(b) Major General Lloyd Fredendall.
(c) Major General Omar N. Bradley.
(d) General George S. Patton.

5. What medal did Rear Admiral Hewitt win in World War I?
(a) A Medal of Honor.
(b) The Navy Cross for Heroism.
(c) The rank of Admiral.
(d) The Purple Heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Major Rudolph Barlow's surprise attack on an an Axis airfield discovered outside the city of Djedejida resulted in what?

2. In the start of Chapter 7, which traveler was listed as 'Register Number 1.'

3. Who wrote: "Would God I might die with my sword in hand / Ringed by dead foes all around."

4. When German anti-aircraft gunners in Tunis fired at his plane by mistake, Field marshal Albert Kesselring's response was to:

5. According to General Patten, it was his expectation of an officer to:

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