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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. A British Tommy is quoted as saying:
(a) "Through France passes our shortest route to the Heart of Germany."
(b) "The last war was a war to end war. This war's to start 'em up again."
(c) "To the victor, go the spoils."
(d) "No guts. No glory."

4. What maps of Morocco were stowed into the holds of the American fleet heading out for TORCH?
(a) Michelin road maps.
(b) The Encyclopedia Britannica.
(c) Maps developed by the British Secret Service.
(d) Copies of stolen maps from the Germans.

5. What did Allen determine to do instead of following Colonel Greer's suggestion?
(a) Use air support and cover of night to take out specific enemy installations.
(b) Concentrate his troops and make one desperate last push.
(c) Bypass St. Cloud.
(d) Bifurcate the city with tanks and take the high ground first.

Short Answer Questions

1. What French character was referred to as "a bad man with a narrow outlook and shifty eye," by Winston Churchill?

2. North Africa is where the Allies agreed on a policy of:

3. According to the author, what was operation VILLAIN?

4. What kind of memorial fills the American military cemetery at Carthage to mark the graves of American troops?

5. Rommel was rewarded the Field Marshal's Baton for:

(see the answer key)

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