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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was General Giraud's stated expectation upon reaching Gibraltar?
(a) To be awarded the rank of Deputy Commander-in-Chief.
(b) To assume command of all Allied forces.
(c) To be shipped directly to North Africa where he would inspire the Vichy French forces to join the Allied cause.
(d) To assume the responsibility of preparing a beach assault in Normandy.

2. What event did the President of the United States hope the invasion of North Africa would precede?
(a) The six month mark from the date of declaring war against Japan.
(b) The Christmas holiday.
(c) Congressional Elections.
(d) The Fourth of July.

3. What is Brigadier General Truscott quoted as learning, perhaps in relation to his conflict in Mehdia?
(a) "There is no winning, there is only moving on."
(b) "No matter how large the force engaged, every battle is made up of small actions by individuals and small units."
(c) "Nothing undoes a good strategy like French snipers."
(d) "Luck is worth a division."

4. Who wrote: "Would God I might die with my sword in hand / Ringed by dead foes all around."
(a) Commander Terry Allen.
(b) Ike.
(c) Brigadier General Ted Roosevelt.
(d) General George Patton.

5. Why were the Vichy French fighting the Allies in North Africa?
(a) Loss of North Africa to the Allies would mean the loss of the final French colonies and several war ships.
(b) If they did not, Germany would invade Vichy France and seize the large Vichy fleet anchored at Toulon.
(c) Vichy France was held captive by Italy.
(d) Germany held several French nobles prisoner and threatened to assasinate them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was operation RESERVIST?

2. What was Leedstown?

3. The initial American strategy for attacking Hitler was summed up by a British general as:

4. Inspired by the quality of the food during the Torch voyage, the 13th Armored Regiment suggested changing their battle cry to what?

5. How many platoons had Eisenhower commanded in battle prior to the start of World War II?

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