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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's first assignment after entering the Army?
(a) The Philippines.
(b) Fort Lauderdale.
(c) Army central command in Washington.
(d) Fort Sam Houston.

2. What did Eisenhower think needed to happen for the invasion of France to be successful?
(a) The junior officers needed to step up.
(b) The new bombers needed to destroy the SS divisions near Caen.
(c) The Germans needed to be surprised.
(d) Everything needed to go perfectly according to plan.

3. Whose troop does Chapter 5 say did not advance as far as expected?
(a) Patton.
(b) Montgomery.
(c) Lejeune.
(d) The Free French.

4. When did Eisenhower decide to run for President?
(a) October 1951.
(b) Spring 1951.
(c) Fall 1952.
(d) Spring 1952.

5. What happened after Eisenhower assumed total command over the land base operations?
(a) The battle turned in favor of the Allies.
(b) The Allies were put back at sea.
(c) The battle was lost.
(d) Germany surrendered.

Short Answer Questions

1. What promotion did Truman give Eisenhower?

2. Who did Eisenhower talk about the importance of NATO with?

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

4. Who did Eisenhower hesitate to pull back during the battle mentioned in Chapter 4?

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

(see the answer key)

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