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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Eisenhower decide would need to happen for him to run for President?
(a) The Russians would have to attack another country unprovoked.
(b) To become clear it was his duty to run.
(c) Richard Nixon would have to be his running mate.
(d) Truman would have to renounce to seek reelection.

2. How much of the Iranian oil did the U.S. secure after the involvement of the CIA?
(a) 40%.
(b) 95%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 90%.

3. What school did Eisenhower join in 1925?
(a) The War College.
(b) West Point.
(c) Command and General Staff School.
(d) The War Preparation School of the Army.

4. When was Eisenhower supposed to leave for France in 1918?
(a) November 18.
(b) January 26.
(c) October 6.
(d) May 12.

5. What did Eisenhower insist was important to maintain, at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) A fleet of 12 aircraft carriers.
(b) Peace with the Soviet Union.
(c) A good relationship with the French.
(d) A strong military presence in Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Eisenhower not opposed to, according to Chapter 14?

2. What did people start to doubt about Eisenhower at the end of Chapter 12?

3. What did Eisenhower do for the first time, at the start of Chapter 4?

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

5. Who was Eisenhower assigned to after finishing his schooling in 1926?

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