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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Against the wishes of his generals, the president of the United States canceled which plan in preference for a North African invasion?
(a) Rainbow 5.
(b) Watchtower.
(c) Sledgehammer.
(d) Charioteer.

2. According to the author, the end of the cavalry era came not with a bang, but with:
(a) A successful routing of an Italian regiment.
(b) A quiet retreat from a botched midnight excursion across Axis lines.
(c) A dinner bell.
(d) The grinding of tank gears.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. America declared war on Germany upon:

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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