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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What nickname was given to Eisenhower's cabinet, according to Chapter 11?
(a) The eight little pigs.
(b) Eight millionaires and one plumber.
(c) The nine musketeers.
(d) The million dollar cabinet.

3. Where was Eisenhower's son, John, before being recalled to Washington for his father's inauguration?
(a) Germany.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) Japan.
(d) Korea.

4. What was Eisenhower called by those who wanted him to run for President?
(a) The only man.
(b) The best choice.
(c) The best man.
(d) Second best.

5. Who did Eisenhower struggle with during the invasion of France?
(a) Montgomery and Brooks.
(b) Churchill and De Gaulle.
(c) Montgomery and De Gaulle.
(d) Churchill and Brooks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Truman think of Eisenhower's political loyalties before the election?

2. What was Eisenhower thinking of during his recovery?

3. Who did Eisenhower win over in the presidential election of 1956?

4. What did Eisenhower discover quickly after the start of the summit?

5. What political party was Truman a member of?

(see the answer key)

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