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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 did Eisenhower do to handle the challenge he faced at the start of his first term?
(a) Eisenhower resigned his position.
(b) He sent a bill to the senate to prevent it from corrupting the political process.
(c) He ignored it to avoid giving him too much press.
(d) The Marine Corp was mobilized.

2. What did Eisenhower try to do with the press during his first term?
(a) Have them ignore McCarthy.
(b) Have Mamie off limits.
(c) Have them unsure of where he stands.
(d) Have them shut down.

3. How did Nixon respond to Eisenhower's request concerning the 1956 election?
(a) He stalled.
(b) He refused.
(c) He tried to mount Kennedy against Eisenhower.
(d) He accepted.

4. Who did Eisenhower's hesitation allow to escape in the battle mentioned in Chapter 4?
(a) Kesselring.
(b) Westphal.
(c) Rommel.
(d) RUNDSTEDT.

5. What was Eisenhower doing while the burnings occurred in his first term?
(a) Supporting the stopping of Communist propaganda.
(b) Supporting the Korean War.
(c) Supporting the troup buildup in West Germany.
(d) Supporting the French war effort in Indochina.

Short Answer Questions

1. What postponed the invasion of France for several days?

2. What did Eisenhower feel about other possible presidential contenders?

3. What happened to Eisenhower in September 1955?

4. Where did the Allies land in France?

5. Who represented Eisenhower's main challenge at the start of his presidency?

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