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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Eisenhower try to do with the press during his first term?
(a) Have Mamie off limits.
(b) Have them shut down.
(c) Have them ignore McCarthy.
(d) Have them unsure of where he stands.

3. What did Chapter 9 say Eisenhower was bombarded with since the end of the war?
(a) Love letters.
(b) Requests for interviews.
(c) Requests to run for president.
(d) Death threats.

4. What was Eisenhower's date of birth, according to Chapter 1?
(a) 1901.
(b) 1895.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1897.

5. In what town did Eisenhower spend his youth?
(a) Kansas City.
(b) New York.
(c) Austin.
(d) Abilene.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Eisenhower think of his new role as president?

2. After what event did Eisenhower decide to keep his running mate?

3. What command did Eisenhower finally take in England?

4. Where did the Allies land in France?

5. Who did Eisenhower try to maintain friendly relations with?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what role did Eisenhower take on and how did this change his life?

2. What is the purpose of the book, according to Chapter 1?

3. What was significant about the way in which Eisenhower spoke?

4. Who were Mongtomery and Brooks, and why were they significant?

5. What angered the military and the Republicans in Chapter 12?

6. What did Eisenhower do to prepare for war, and why was this significant?

7. What did Eisenhower recognize about the British in Chapter 5?

8. What did Eisenhower realize about the presidency, in Chapter 9?

9. What was Eisenhower interested in, and how is it significant?

10. Who were Dwight Eisenhower's parents?

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