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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What encounter occurred on November 26th, one day after the successful raid on the airport in Djedeida, between newly outfitted Panzers and John Water's First Battalion, and is considered a 'draw' by the author?
(a) The first tank battle of World War II.
(b) The first strategic ambush by Germans using French troops as bait.
(c) The defining battle for air superiority in Tunisia.
(d) The first of multiple attempts for Americans to take Couigui Pass.

2. Inspired by the quality of the food during the Torch voyage, the 13th Armored Regiment suggested changing their battle cry to what?
(a) "For rations!"
(b) "Baaa!"
(c) "Salt!"
(d) "Soup!"

3. What was operation RESERVIST?
(a) An Allied plan that spread forces across north Tunisia.
(b) A clandestine mission launched by Patton.
(c) A bombing attack from Gibraltar bases on Axis ports in North Africa.
(d) A British plan to forestall the sabotage of Oran's port.

4. The Allied success in Djedeida in November 1942 lead to what effect?
(a) Axis abandonment of Medjez-el-Bab and a general contraction of the Axis front line.
(b) The destruction of more than half the German tanks corp.
(c) The addition of a sorely needed Allied port in Djedeida.
(d) The splitting of German forces into a north and south contingent.

5. According to the author, what makes Medjez-el-Bab a strategically important location?
(a) It is 30 miles from Tunis and straddles the Medjerda River.
(b) It has several large airfields and whomever controls the air, controls North Africa.
(c) Located on a high plateau, it is easily defended.
(d) Through it is the sole land route to Tunis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Robert Murphy's mission in Algiers?

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

3. According to the author, General Patton had condensed his extensive study of history and military art down to one manifesto. What was it?

4. Who traveled to Gibraltar under the nom de guerre of "General Howe."

5. Where did the U.S. deception plans for TORCH suggest possible landing sites for the fleet?

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