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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On January 1, 1942, twenty-six countries signed an agreement to forswear any separate peace without mutual concurrence and to make a common cause of "life, liberty independence, and religious freedom, and to preserve the rights of man and justice." This group of nations called themselves:
(a) The Allies.
(b) The International Democratic Union.
(c) The United Nations.
(d) NAFTA.

3. What promise did General Patton make to the President of the United States in the presence of Rear Admiral Hewitt?
(a) "The French will capitulate quickly."
(b) "I will leave the beaches either a conqueror or a corpse."
(c) "We will make the crossing without the loss of a single boat."
(d) "I will ride into battle on horseback."

4. Upon discovering the American fleet in the Mediterranean, where did Hitler believe it was destined?
(a) Tripoli or Benghazi to trap the Afrika Corps.
(b) Napels or Jerusalem to acquire oil.
(c) Sicily to establish a launching point to Europe.
(d) The Suez Canal to ensure Allied shipping.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Old Ironsides was both the only tank division to see desert battle in WWII, and:

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

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

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