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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who called for Eisenhower to come to Washington just days after Pearl Harbor?
(a) Fox Conner.
(b) Douglas MacArthur.
(c) George Marshall.
(d) Sam Houston.

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

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

4. What action would have allowed Eisenhower to win the battle mentioned in Chapter 4?
(a) Attacking on the left flank.
(b) Using more air cover.
(c) Taking more risks.
(d) Waiting for reinforcements.

5. What battle did Montgomery's bickering jeopardize, according to Eisenhower in Chapter 6?
(a) The invasion of North Africa.
(b) Battle of Caen.
(c) The Battle of the Bulge.
(d) The invasion of Italy

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the names of Eisenhower's parents?

2. Why did Eisenhower request to return to the U.S. in 1939?

3. When did the invasion of France finally occur?

4. What was Eisenhower's main academic interest while in college?

5. Who did Chapter 5 say wanted to claim victory in France as his own alone?

(see the answer key)

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