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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What written warning from superiors did Commander Terry Allen burn?
(a) That the French would show resolve in repelling the attack.
(b) That aircover would not be provided.
(c) That the French should not be considered hostile.
(d) That the British planned to outflank him.

2. 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?
(a) The first of multiple attempts for Americans to take Couigui Pass.
(b) The first strategic ambush by Germans using French troops as bait.
(c) The defining battle for air superiority in Tunisia.
(d) The first tank battle of World War II.

3. According to the author, about how much of his time did Eisenhower spend worrying about political issues at the expense of the Allied cause?
(a) 3/5.
(b) 3/4.
(c) 1/4.
(d) 1/2.

4. What kind of memorial fills the American military cemetery at Carthage to mark the graves of American troops?
(a) Several granite obelisks.
(b) One large marble tomb.
(c) Catacombs.
(d) Simple marble markers.

5. Drake's command "Bust the Balloon," meant what:
(a) Surrender.
(b) Spike the guns.
(c) Attack.
(d) Decamp.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was the battle of Gafsa?

2. Who wrote the following? "War is very simple, direct and ruthless. It takes a simple, direct and ruthless man to wage war."

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

4. Of the 904 men Moore had led on a daring night escape, eventually, how many made it to safety?

5. In the start of Chapter 7, which traveler was listed as 'Register Number 1.'

(see the answer key)

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