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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 date of birth, according to Chapter 1?
(a) 1890.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1895.
(d) 1897.

2. Who did Eisenhower hesitate to pull back during the battle mentioned in Chapter 4?
(a) Bradley.
(b) Fredentall.
(c) Patton.
(d) Leclerc.

3. When did the relationship between Eisenhower and MacArthur sour?
(a) After MacArthur was passed over in favor in Eisenhower.
(b) After MacArthur was refused more troops.
(c) After the "debacle on the island."
(d) After Eisenhower refused to salute MacArthur.

4. Who did Eisenhower's hesitation allow to escape in the battle mentioned in Chapter 4?
(a) Westphal.
(b) Kesselring.
(c) Rommel.
(d) RUNDSTEDT.

5. How did Eisenhower compare the bureaucracy at his new job to that of the military bureaucracy during the war?
(a) The bureaucracy during the war was slower.
(b) The bureaucracy during the war was more bloated.
(c) The bureaucracy during the war was easier to understand.
(d) The bureaucracy during the war was faster.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the leader of the Philippine Commonwealth?

2. How did Eisenhower react to President Truman's request?

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

4. Who called for Eisenhower to come to Washington just days after Pearl Harbor?

5. During what battle did Eisenhower's hesitation almost cost him victory in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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