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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Inspired by the quality of the food during the Torch voyage, the 13th Armored Regiment suggested changing their battle cry to what?
(a) "Baaa!"
(b) "For rations!"
(c) "Soup!"
(d) "Salt!"

2. A British Tommy is quoted as saying:
(a) "Through France passes our shortest route to the Heart of Germany."
(b) "No guts. No glory."
(c) "To the victor, go the spoils."
(d) "The last war was a war to end war. This war's to start 'em up again."

3. How many platoons had Eisenhower commanded in battle prior to the start of World War II?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Ten.
(d) None.

4. September 1, 1939 marked the first day of a war that would last approximately:
(a) 3,000 days.
(b) 2,000 days.
(c) 4,000 days.
(d) 1,000 days.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to General Patten, it was his expectation of an officer to:

3. Rommel was rewarded the Field Marshal's Baton for:

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

5. What promise did General Patton make to the President of the United States in the presence of Rear Admiral Hewitt?

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