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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The signal "Advance Napoleon," was issues by Eisenhower which indicated what to the troops readying operation VILLAIN?
(a) To carry out Plan B and expect a hostile reception by the French.
(b) To carry out Plan D and expect a hostile reception by the French.
(c) To carry out Plan B and expect a docile reception by the French.
(d) To carry out Plan C and expect to be dropped behind enemy lines.

2. 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) Mussolini's fondness of French culture and Japan's need for war ships.
(c) Stalin's break from his treaty with Germany and the resulting shortage in fuel reserves.
(d) The fall of Yugoslavia and Britain's invasion across the English Channel.

3. 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!"

4. 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) Catacombs.
(d) Several granite obelisks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, why was Allen's decision important in a historical context?

2. The Tine River Valley, where Luftwaffe pilots were attacking about once per hour, was nicknamed what by the troops of the 1st Battalion?

3. According to Rear Admiral Bennett, the RESERVIST plan was:

4. Upon discovering the American fleet in the Mediterranean, where did Hitler believe it was destined?

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

(see the answer key)

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