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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Eisenhower too lenient with, according to Chapter 5?
(a) British lower grade equipment.
(b) Problems with the supply lines.
(c) Patton's arrogance.
(d) British resistance to following his orders.

2. 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 stop supporting Patton.
(c) They tried to convince Eisenhower to take more risks.
(d) They tried to convince Eisenhower to surrender his command.

3. What did President Truman ask Eisenhower to do in Chapter 9?
(a) Head the UN forces in Korea.
(b) Be his running mate for the election.
(c) Head NATO.
(d) Endorse him for President.

4. What was the only way to be successful in battle, according to Eisenhower?
(a) By having air superiority.
(b) By being fit and having the best weapons.
(c) By having sufficient aircraft carriers.
(d) By having the soldiers understand why they were fighting.

5. During what battle did Eisenhower's hesitation almost cost him victory in Chapter 4?
(a) Caen.
(b) Kesserine.
(c) El Kebir.
(d) The Bulge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Eisenhower realize before deciding to run for President?

2. When was Eisenhower supposed to leave for France in 1918?

3. When did Eisenhower decide to run for President?

4. What city did Eisenhower allow the Bolsheviks to capture?

5. What promotion did Eisenhower receive while the Allies fought in Italy?

(see the answer key)

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