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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was more important than being right, according to Eisenhower in Chapter 5?
(a) Getting to Berlin before the Russians.
(b) The good relationship with Montgomery.
(c) His friendship with Patton.
(d) Liberation of France.

2. Who did the British agree to turn the canal over to after negotiating with Eisenhower?
(a) Russia.
(b) The U.S.
(c) Israel.
(d) NATO.

3. What did Montgomery and Brooks try to do to Eisenhower concerning the battle plan?
(a) They tried to convince Eisenhower their plan was better.
(b) They tried to convince Eisenhower to surrender his command.
(c) They tried to convince Eisenhower to take more risks.
(d) They tried to convince Eisenhower to stop supporting Patton.

4. What was Eisenhower trying to have both sides of the crisis he faced during his first term think?
(a) That he preferred McCarthy.
(b) That he didn't care.
(c) That he was on their side.
(d) That he wanted them to settle it in the senate.

5. What were Truman's feelings about Eisenhower after his election?
(a) He did not think Eisenhower could handle the presidency.
(b) He was happy for Eisenhower.
(c) He thought Eisenhower made a mistake in choosing Nixon.
(d) He thought Eisenhower was too soft on Communists.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Eisenhower vow to uphold in the civil rights movement?

2. Who did Chapter 5 say wanted to claim victory in France as his own alone?

3. How did Nixon respond to Eisenhower's request concerning the 1956 election?

4. What did the U.S. and the Soviets agree on at the end of the summit?

5. What was damaged when Eisenhower made the deal over the control of North Africa?

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