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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the author, North Africa is where the Axis forever lost:
(a) Casablanca as an assault base to Washington D.C.
(b) Their initiative.
(c) Field Marshall Rommel.
(d) Access to Sicily.

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

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) "Salt!"
(d) "For rations!"

5. Against the wishes of his generals, the president of the United States canceled which plan in preference for a North African invasion?
(a) Charioteer.
(b) Sledgehammer.
(c) Rainbow 5.
(d) Watchtower.

Short Answer Questions

1. What knocked Major Robert Moore to the ground at the battle for Lambiridi?

2. Who wrote: "Would God I might die with my sword in hand / Ringed by dead foes all around."

3. North Africa is where the Allies agreed on a policy of:

4. 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:

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

(see the answer key)

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