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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, why was Allen's decision important in a historical context?
(a) It was the first singular tactical decision by an Americn general in the liberation of Europe.
(b) It was singularly reckless and signaled his key flaw as a commander.
(c) It was the most complicated coordination of tanks and ground troops to that date in modern warfare.
(d) It was the most bloodiest drive of the campaign and could have been the deciding factor in gaining French support.

2. According to the author, General Patton had condensed his extensive study of history and military art down to one manifesto. What was it?
(a) "Divide and conquer."
(b) "Violent attacks everywhere with everything."
(c) "Establish a unified front and push until their back is against the wall."
(d) "Survival in battle is for the lucky; it's a soldier's duty to die."

3. 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 Rommel had launched a counter-offensive attacking Morocco.
(d) That U boats had sank half the fleet.

4. The shortages of necessities at the outset of Anderson's push East, inspired this quote: "The most important thing is never to be apart from your:
(a) Unit.
(b) Spoon.
(c) Radio.
(d) Rations.

5. What was operation RESERVIST?
(a) An Allied plan that spread forces across north Tunisia.
(b) A clandestine mission launched by Patton.
(c) A British plan to forestall the sabotage of Oran's port.
(d) A bombing attack from Gibraltar bases on Axis ports in North Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Robert Murphy's mission in Algiers?

2. Whose personal credo is: "Always do whatever you can to keep your superior from making a mistake."

3. Although the Allies were aware of the numbers of Axis troops pouring into Tunis, they misjudged the situation in what way?

4. What encounter occurred on November 26th, one day after the successful raid on the airport in Djedeida, between newly outfitted Panzers and John Water's First Battalion, and is considered a 'draw' by the author?

5. What kind of memorial fills the American military cemetery at Carthage to mark the graves of American troops?

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