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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What maps of Morocco were stowed into the holds of the American fleet heading out for TORCH?
(a) The Encyclopedia Britannica.
(b) Copies of stolen maps from the Germans.
(c) Maps developed by the British Secret Service.
(d) Michelin road maps.

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

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

4. Does the author consider RESERVIST a success?
(a) Yes, despite heavy casualties.
(b) No, although it was claimed as such.
(c) Yes, especially in that no ships in the harbor were scuttled or damaged by the battle.
(d) No, with the exception that not a single Allied ship was lost.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who did the American contingent meet in Cherchel?

4. Who traveled to Gibraltar under the nom de guerre of "General Howe."

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

(see the answer key)

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