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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Darlan revoke his order announcing to all French troops that further battle was futile?
(a) French troops threatened revolt.
(b) The arrival of General Giraud threatened his new position.
(c) The position of the British above him in the command structure threatened French authority.
(d) Marshal Petain sacked Darlan as his military commander and repudiated the agreement.

2. What was the first town to be captured by the Allies?
(a) Casablanca.
(b) Oran.
(c) Tangiers.
(d) Arzew.

3. What was it that finally broke the Kasbah's defenses?
(a) Eight Navy dive bombers.
(b) Well placed Howitzers.
(c) Fifty troops led by Truscott stormed the gates.
(d) Accurate fire from the beached destroyer, Dallas.

4. What nickname for Eisenhower did the War Department try to suppress?
(a) C-N-C.
(b) Ike.
(c) Howie.
(d) Doc.

5. Of the 904 men Moore had led on a daring night escape, eventually, how many made it to safety?
(a) Approximately 430.
(b) Approximately 150.
(c) Approximately 750.
(d) Approximately 200.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Inspired by the quality of the food during the Torch voyage, the 13th Armored Regiment suggested changing their battle cry to what?

3. According to the author, what was operation VILLAIN?

4. What was operation RESERVIST?

5. What did the H.M.S. Bulolo deliver to Casablanca to assist the British in their cause?

(see the answer key)

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