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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What events occurred to the disappointment of Hitler around 1941?
(a) The fall of Yugoslavia and Britain's invasion across the English Channel.
(b) Mussolini's fondness of French culture and Japan's need for war ships.
(c) Stalin's break from his treaty with Germany and the resulting shortage in fuel reserves.
(d) Spain's refusal to join the Axis and Italy's invasion of Greece.

2. America declared war on Germany upon:
(a) When German troops unfurled an enormous Swastika flag from the Arc de Triomphe, in Paris.
(b) When the Italian government declared war on France and Britain.
(c) The advance of German troops into Poland.
(d) The bombing of Pearl Harbor.

3. What kind of memorial fills the American military cemetery at Carthage to mark the graves of American troops?
(a) Catacombs.
(b) Simple marble markers.
(c) Several granite obelisks.
(d) One large marble tomb.

4. 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) "Soup!"
(c) "For rations!"
(d) "Salt!"

5. According to General Patten, it was his expectation of an officer to:
(a) Defer to their British counterparts.
(b) Move ahead.
(c) Spread chaos through the destruction of civilian property.
(d) Lead from the rear and let the troops do the fighting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What medal did Rear Admiral Hewitt win in World War I?

2. TORCH is considered by the author to have been:

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

4. According to the author, many American officers were concerned that the British war plan was:

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

(see the answer key)

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