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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Truman want to propose to Eisenhower before discovering his political loyalties?
(a) To replace Nixon as vice president.
(b) To have Eisenhower run as his vice president.
(c) To have John F. Kennedy run with Eisenhower.
(d) To run as Eisenhower's vice president.

2. What did Eisenhower think of the next President and the relationship with the Russians?
(a) The next President could not be Communist.
(b) The next President would have to be strong.
(c) Peace would not be the next President's main focus.
(d) The next President could not hesitate to launch the missiles.

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

4. How did Nixon respond to Eisenhower's request concerning the 1956 election?
(a) He tried to mount Kennedy against Eisenhower.
(b) He accepted.
(c) He refused.
(d) He stalled.

5. What was Eisenhower's main non-academic interest while in college?
(a) Theater.
(b) Writing.
(c) Sports.
(d) Dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rumor arose during World War II concerning Eisenhower?

2. What did Eisenhower do to protect American interests in Iran?

3. Who did Eisenhower's investigation on Communist influence single out?

4. Who did Eisenhower pick to be his running mate for the 1952 election, in Chapter 10?

5. Where did the Allies land in France?

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