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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who did Eisenhower make a deal with over North Africa?
(a) General De Gaulle.
(b) Colonel Jousse.
(c) Admiral Darlan.
(d) Marechal Petain.

3. What rumor arose during World War II concerning Eisenhower?
(a) An affair with his driver.
(b) He had cancer.
(c) He favored Patton over Montgomery.
(d) He started drinking.

4. Who did Eisenhower talk about the importance of NATO with?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Taft.
(c) Truman.
(d) Nixon.

5. What was Eisenhower too lenient with, according to Chapter 5?
(a) British resistance to following his orders.
(b) Patton's arrogance.
(c) Problems with the supply lines.
(d) British lower grade equipment.

6. After what event did Eisenhower decide to keep his running mate?
(a) After a public speech.
(b) After a public apology.
(c) After a private meeting.
(d) After reading polls.

7. 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.

8. What promotion did Truman give Eisenhower?
(a) Chief of Staff.
(b) General.
(c) General of the Armies.
(d) General of the Army.

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

10. What postponed the invasion of France for several days?
(a) Weather.
(b) Sabotage of the radar network of England.
(c) Mechanical problems with the fleet.
(d) Delays in receiving vital information.

11. What did Montgomery and Brooks try to do to Eisenhower concerning the battle plan?
(a) They tried to convince Eisenhower to surrender his command.
(b) They tried to convince Eisenhower to stop supporting Patton.
(c) They tried to convince Eisenhower their plan was better.
(d) They tried to convince Eisenhower to take more risks.

12. What political party was Truman a member of?
(a) Republican.
(b) Independent.
(c) Libertarian.
(d) Democrat.

13. What did Eisenhower do for the first time, at the start of Chapter 4?
(a) Led troops into battle.
(b) Visited London.
(c) Met F.D. Roosevelt.
(d) Went to France.

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

15. Where was Eisenhower's son, John, before being recalled to Washington for his father's inauguration?
(a) Korea.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) Japan.
(d) Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Eisenhower sure of after the surrender of the German army in 1918?

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

3. Who did Eisenhower struggle with during the invasion of France?

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

5. What school did Eisenhower attend after high school?

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