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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did General Erich von Wulisch tell General Nogues in his farewell call before escaping Fedala?
(a) "This is the greatest setback to German arms since 1918... we shall be expelled from Africa."
(b) "Hold you position, Panzers are on their way."
(c) "Surrender while you may... we can provide no support."
(d) "Retreat east and fortify Rommel."

2. Does the author consider RESERVIST a success?
(a) No, although it was claimed as such.
(b) Yes, despite heavy casualties.
(c) Yes, especially in that no ships in the harbor were scuttled or damaged by the battle.
(d) No, with the exception that not a single Allied ship was lost.

3. Where did the U.S. deception plans for TORCH suggest possible landing sites for the fleet?
(a) China, Ethiopia or France.
(b) Scandinavia, France or the Middle East.
(c) France, Germany or Denmark.
(d) The Middle East, India or The Istrian Peninsula.

4. The signal "Advance Napoleon," was issues by Eisenhower which indicated what to the troops readying operation VILLAIN?
(a) To carry out Plan B and expect a docile reception by the French.
(b) To carry out Plan C and expect to be dropped behind enemy lines.
(c) To carry out Plan D and expect a hostile reception by the French.
(d) To carry out Plan B and expect a hostile reception by the French.

5. According to the author, what significant change occurred in the relationship between the Allies over the course of the campaign?
(a) Vichy France betrayed their agreement with Germany by refusing to fight Americans.
(b) America formed an immediate bond with Britain.
(c) Britain slipped into the role of a junior partner to America.
(d) Italy sided with the Allies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Old Ironsides was both the only tank division to see desert battle in WWII, and:

3. What decision by Rear Admiral Hewitt was considered "a brave decision, the decision of a commander," by Lord Lewis Mountbatten, the commander of British amphibious forces?

4. What was General Giraud's stated expectation upon reaching Gibraltar?

5. What is Brigadier General Truscott quoted as learning, perhaps in relation to his conflict in Mehdia?

(see the answer key)

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