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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 equipped with radios.
(c) The only tank division to receive no desert training.
(d) The only tank division manned by volunteers.

2. Where did the U.S. deception plans for TORCH suggest possible landing sites for the fleet?
(a) Scandinavia, France or the Middle East.
(b) China, Ethiopia or France.
(c) France, Germany or Denmark.
(d) The Middle East, India or The Istrian Peninsula.

3. According to the author, many American officers were concerned that the British war plan was:
(a) Too bold by far, under-manned by half.
(b) Too consolidated and misdirected in that it attacked only one Axis.
(c) To draw out the war to further London's imperial ambitions.
(d) An attempt to curb French ambitions as well as those of the Germans.

4. What was considered "the single most decisive act of the Second World War," by historian Marin Gilbert?
(a) In solidarity with their ally, Hitler and Mussolini declared war on the United States.
(b) The landing of American troops upon the shores of French Morocco.
(c) Based on the quality of American tanks, the Germans introduced the Tiger.
(d) Rommel's defense of Kasserine Pass.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did the American contingent meet in Cherchel?

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

4. What event did the President of the United States hope the invasion of North Africa would precede?

5. What two particular subjects did Mark Clark know of that would have made him a valuable capture for the Axis Cause?

(see the answer key)

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