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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the naval battle of Casablanca, Hewitt faced El Hank. What was El Hank?
(a) A captured then renamed American battleship.
(b) The single German U boat deending the harbor on loan to the French.
(c) An uniquely large and rapidly firing gun turret mounted on the Jean Bart, a french battleship.
(d) A coastal battery.

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

3. Who did the American contingent meet in Cherchel?
(a) General Mast, the French commander of the Vichy army's XIX Corps.
(b) The Desert Fox.
(c) General Henri Giraud, a senior general capable of uniting the French cause.
(d) Benito Mussolini, Commander General of the Italian Africorps.

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

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

Short Answer 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?

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

3. The Allied success in Djedeida in November 1942 lead to what effect?

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

5. Upon the capitulation of the French, what 'natural order' was quickly re-established?

(see the answer key)

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