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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Of the Fifty-two Sherman tanks caught in the German attack Fruhlingswind how many survived?
(a) 6.
(b) 12.
(c) 24.
(d) 0.

3. What impasse was surmounted in the deliberations in Casablanca that helped lead to an agreed upon plan to win the war?
(a) The desire of the British contingent to immediately make a cross-channel invasion.
(b) The desire of the American contingent to defeat Japan first.
(c) The desire of the American contingent to comprimise Russia.
(d) The desire of the British to defeat Rommel as a first priority.

4. What became the unofficial motto of Allied forces in Tunisia?
(a) "To the last of our rations."
(b) "Kilroy was here."
(c) "Dig or Die."
(d) "It flies, it dies."

5. What was General Giraud's stated expectation upon reaching Gibraltar?
(a) To assume the responsibility of preparing a beach assault in Normandy.
(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 be awarded the rank of Deputy Commander-in-Chief.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the author, what significant change occurred in the relationship between the Allies over the course of the campaign?

3. General Sir Alan Brooke, chief of the Imperial General Staff, had strong opinions about Eisenhower. Which statement best represents his opinion?

4. According to the author, the end of the cavalry era came not with a bang, but with:

5. What did the German's rename Longstop?

(see the answer key)

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