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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Eisenhower request to return to the U.S. in 1939?
(a) He thought war was coming.
(b) He could not handle the heat of the Philippines.
(c) He wanted to be promoted.
(d) His wife was sick.

2. What was Eisenhower trying to have both sides of the crisis he faced during his first term think?
(a) That he wanted them to settle it in the senate.
(b) That he was on their side.
(c) That he preferred McCarthy.
(d) That he didn't care.

3. Who was the senate hearing interviewing at the start of Chapter 14?
(a) Army personnel.
(b) School teachers.
(c) Actors.
(d) Journalists.

4. What was everyone looking for Eisenhower to do in 1948?
(a) Retire.
(b) Win the Korean War.
(c) Make peace with Stalin.
(d) Run for President.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Eisenhower insist was important to maintain, at the end of Chapter 9?

3. What did Eisenhower promise the American people in 1951 if he was elected, according to Chapter 13?

4. What did Eisenhower want to do after his first term was up?

5. What did Eisenhower think was more important than what the military was asking for?

(see the answer key)

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