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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two particular subjects did Mark Clark know of that would have made him a valuable capture for the Axis Cause?
(a) The identity of several British spies and details of TORCH.
(b) The two airbases used to cover the landing.
(c) French allies and Italian conspirators.
(d) Details of TORCH and Ultra.

2. Old Ironsides was both the only tank division to see desert battle in WWII, and:
(a) The only tank division trained in amphibious assault.
(b) The only tank division manned by volunteers.
(c) The only tank division equipped with radios.
(d) The only tank division to receive no desert training.

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

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

5. Who traveled to Gibraltar under the nom de guerre of "General Howe."
(a) Winston Churchill.
(b) Ted Roosevelt.
(c) Dwight D. Eisenhower.
(d) George Patton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Leedstown?

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

3. What knocked Major Robert Moore to the ground at the battle for Lambiridi?

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

5. What written warning from superiors did Commander Terry Allen burn?

(see the answer key)

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