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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Eisenhower decide would need to happen for him to run for President?
(a) The Russians would have to attack another country unprovoked.
(b) To become clear it was his duty to run.
(c) Richard Nixon would have to be his running mate.
(d) Truman would have to renounce to seek reelection.

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

3. What did Eisenhower refuse to do for the French?
(a) Intervene in Algeria.
(b) Intervene in their internal affairs.
(c) Give them the back section of a submarine.
(d) Use the H Bomb on Vietnam.

4. What was at an all time high, according to Chapter 8?
(a) The influence of Stalin.
(b) Eisenhower's popularity.
(c) The Soviet infiltration of America.
(d) His good relationship with De Gaulle.

5. Who did Chapter 5 say wanted to claim victory in France as his own alone?
(a) Eisenhower.
(b) Patton.
(c) Bradley.
(d) De Gaulle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Eisenhower compare the bureaucracy at his new job to that of the military bureaucracy during the war?

2. What job did Eisenhower accept after retiring from the Army?

3. Why was Eisenhower troubled by the Communist hunt at the start of his first term?

4. What was Eisenhower called by those who wanted him to run for President?

5. What action would have allowed Eisenhower to win the battle mentioned in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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