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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did the American contingent meet in Cherchel?
(a) Benito Mussolini, Commander General of the Italian Africorps.
(b) The Desert Fox.
(c) General Henri Giraud, a senior general capable of uniting the French cause.
(d) General Mast, the French commander of the Vichy army's XIX Corps.

2. What written warning from superiors did Commander Terry Allen burn?
(a) That the French would show resolve in repelling the attack.
(b) That the French should not be considered hostile.
(c) That aircover would not be provided.
(d) That the British planned to outflank him.

3. What medal did Rear Admiral Hewitt win in World War I?
(a) The Purple Heart.
(b) The rank of Admiral.
(c) The Navy Cross for Heroism.
(d) A Medal of Honor.

4. What was it that finally broke the Kasbah's defenses?
(a) Well placed Howitzers.
(b) Fifty troops led by Truscott stormed the gates.
(c) Accurate fire from the beached destroyer, Dallas.
(d) Eight Navy dive bombers.

5. The code name OCHSENKOPF stands for what?
(a) Eight Fronts.
(b) Tiger Trap.
(c) Ram Horn.
(d) Ox Head.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plan did Colonel Frank Greer suggest that was countermanded by Terry Allen?

2. What was the biggest deficiency, according to the author, in Allied planning?

3. In the winter of 1942, which Nation proved the dominant Air force in North Africa?

4. What example does the author give of McQuillin's suggested use of outdated military technology?

5. Upon discovering the American fleet in the Mediterranean, where did Hitler believe it was destined?

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