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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 was Eisenhower asked to do, according to Chapter 8?
(a) To be head of the joint chiefs.
(b) Retire.
(c) Speaking engagements.
(d) To accept an embassadorial posting.

2. What were Truman's feelings about Eisenhower after his election?
(a) He thought Eisenhower made a mistake in choosing Nixon.
(b) He did not think Eisenhower could handle the presidency.
(c) He thought Eisenhower was too soft on Communists.
(d) He was happy for Eisenhower.

3. What did President Truman ask Eisenhower to do in Chapter 9?
(a) Endorse him for President.
(b) Be his running mate for the election.
(c) Head NATO.
(d) Head the UN forces in Korea.

4. What was Eisenhower's first assignment after entering the Army?
(a) Fort Lauderdale.
(b) The Philippines.
(c) Fort Sam Houston.
(d) Army central command in Washington.

5. What did Chapter 20 say about Eisenhower's dealings with Russia in 1961 and 1962?
(a) He groomed his replacement.
(b) He tried to trick the Soviets into surrendering.
(c) He tried to maintain peace.
(d) He planned for a first strike.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what town did Eisenhower spend his youth?

2. What did Montgomery and Brooks think of Eisenhower?

3. What did Eisenhower refuse to do for the French?

4. What did Eisenhower try to convince Nixon of?

5. What was more important than being right, according to Eisenhower in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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