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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While information on the attack was slow to come into headquarters, Eisenhower did not believe which report:
(a) That Patton was re-embarking the landing craft under a truce flag.
(b) That operation VILLAIN appeared to be an Allied success.
(c) That U boats had sank half the fleet.
(d) That Rommel had launched a counter-offensive attacking Morocco.

2. Although the Allies were aware of the numbers of Axis troops pouring into Tunis, they misjudged the situation in what way?
(a) By assuming supply issues would hamper the German's ability to fight.
(b) By assuming the terrain was in Allied favor.
(c) By assuming these troops were ment to reinforce the Middle East.
(d) By assuming these troops were of low category and without motor transport.

3. According to the author, what makes Medjez-el-Bab a strategically important location?
(a) Through it is the sole land route to Tunis.
(b) It is 30 miles from Tunis and straddles the Medjerda River.
(c) Located on a high plateau, it is easily defended.
(d) It has several large airfields and whomever controls the air, controls North Africa.

4. Upon discovering the American fleet in the Mediterranean, where did Hitler believe it was destined?
(a) The Suez Canal to ensure Allied shipping.
(b) Sicily to establish a launching point to Europe.
(c) Tripoli or Benghazi to trap the Afrika Corps.
(d) Napels or Jerusalem to acquire oil.

5. Hitler reinforced Tunis because of what realization, according to the author?
(a) That North Africa could be used as a platform for the invasion of southern Europe.
(b) That the Vichy French alliance had collapsed.
(c) That the American claim to plan a landing on the shores of Normandy was a rouse.
(d) That Italy would not be able to adequately face the size of the Allied force there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the U.S. deception plans for TORCH suggest possible landing sites for the fleet?

2. What written warning from superiors did Commander Terry Allen burn?

3. The General Lee is described by the author as: "double the Stuart's weight, with a 75mm gun in the hull, a 35mm squirrel rifle in the turret, and four machine guns." What did the author describe as it's flaws?

4. A British Tommy is quoted as saying:

5. What is Brigadier General Truscott quoted as learning, perhaps in relation to his conflict in Mehdia?

(see the answer key)

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