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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Based on a supposed indifference to civil liberties, unfair suggestions in the newspapers painted Eisenhower as what?
(a) Communist.
(b) Criminal.
(c) Classist.
(d) Fascist.

2. According to the author, many American officers were concerned that the British war plan was:
(a) To draw out the war to further London's imperial ambitions.
(b) Too bold by far, under-manned by half.
(c) Too consolidated and misdirected in that it attacked only one Axis.
(d) An attempt to curb French ambitions as well as those of the Germans.

3. 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 tank battle of World War II.
(c) The first strategic ambush by Germans using French troops as bait.
(d) The defining battle for air superiority in Tunisia.

4. What maps of Morocco were stowed into the holds of the American fleet heading out for TORCH?
(a) Maps developed by the British Secret Service.
(b) Copies of stolen maps from the Germans.
(c) The Encyclopedia Britannica.
(d) Michelin road maps.

5. TORCH is considered by the author to have been:
(a) "Poorly planned but excellently executed."
(b) "The most daring amphibious operation in the history of modern warfare."
(c) "The single worst tactical decision of the war."
(d) "Primarily a diversionary tactic to relieve pressure on the Soviet Union."

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, North Africa is where the Axis forever lost:

2. What plan did Colonel Frank Greer suggest that was countermanded by Terry Allen?

3. What was General Giraud's stated expectation upon reaching Gibraltar?

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

5. What medal did Rear Admiral Hewitt win in World War I?

Short Essay Questions

1. Although Eisenhower professed "a violent hatred of the Axis and all that is stands for," the author doubts this. What does both Eisenhower and the American troops generally lack through much of the North Africa War?

2. In Admiral Esteva's response to Hooker Doolittle that "they had better hurry up, because the others will be here within forty-eight hours," who is represented by 'they' and who is represented by 'the others.' And who won the race?

3. In planning for the war, what risky initial American strategy did the British succeed in overturning?

4. On November 27th, the First Argyles were ambushed on Highway 7. What basic precautions did forsake that might have saved them from being surprised?

5. Describe the term Anglo-American.

6. What domestic issues does the author suggest weighed on the President's mind in making the decision to move forward?

7. What particular naval skill in Hewitt know for?

8. What was the building the Allies referred to as the Kasbah?

9. Describe the unusual mortar round fired by American troops landing at Arzew.

10. Who supposedly made the following statement? "Whoever has Medjez-el-Bab has the key to the door, and is the master of all Tunisia."

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