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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. September 1, 1939 marked the first day of a war that would last approximately:
(a) 3,000 days.
(b) 4,000 days.
(c) 1,000 days.
(d) 2,000 days.

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 these troops were ment to reinforce the Middle East.
(b) By assuming these troops were of low category and without motor transport.
(c) By assuming the terrain was in Allied favor.
(d) By assuming supply issues would hamper the German's ability to fight.

3. What opportunity had been lost through what was referred to as a poorly executed bad plan to take Fondouk gap?
(a) Capturing Arnim.
(b) Preventing Messe's troops from reaching Tunis.
(c) Capturing several air fields which would have resulted in Allied air superiority.
(d) Destroying Rommel's forces in a pinching move.

4. According to Bradley, what did the American military achieve in the battle of El Guettar in Mid-March 1943?
(a) The seminal victory that shifted dominance in tank divisions from Germany to America.
(b) The first solid, indisputable defeat we inflicted on the Germany army in the war.
(c) The resolve that this was the last defeat we would stomach in the War for Africa.
(d) That this win would result in the Hun soon learning to dislike this outfit.

5. Which hill was rightly considered by Bradley to be the lynch pin to Axis defenses?
(a) Enfidaville.
(b) Zaghouan.
(c) Dj Bou Kournine.
(d) Hill 609.

Short Answer Questions

1. Against the wishes of his generals, the president of the United States canceled which plan in preference for a North African invasion?

2. Who was Bonnier de la Chapelle?

3. According to the author, many American officers were concerned that the British war plan was:

4. According to the author, what significant change occurred in the relationship between the Allies over the course of the campaign?

5. What knocked Major Robert Moore to the ground at the battle for Lambiridi?

(see the answer key)

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