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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, General Patton had condensed his extensive study of history and military art down to one manifesto. What was it?
(a) "Survival in battle is for the lucky; it's a soldier's duty to die."
(b) "Divide and conquer."
(c) "Establish a unified front and push until their back is against the wall."
(d) "Violent attacks everywhere with everything."

2. What did Eisenhower suspect of General Giraud?
(a) Cowardess.
(b) A bluff.
(c) Axis sympathies.
(d) Anti-semitism.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. A British Tommy is quoted as saying:

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

3. The average number of deaths per day during the war averaged:

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

5. The initial American strategy for attacking Hitler was summed up by a British general as:

(see the answer key)

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