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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. Whose troop does Chapter 5 say did not advance as far as expected?
(a) Lejeune.
(b) The Free French.
(c) Montgomery.
(d) Patton.

2. Where did the Allies land in France?
(a) Pas de Calais.
(b) Vaucluse.
(c) Bordeaux.
(d) Normandy.

3. How many brothers did Eisenhower have?
(a) 1 brother.
(b) 3 brothers.
(c) 6 brothers.
(d) 5 brothers.

4. During what battle did Eisenhower's hesitation almost cost him victory in Chapter 4?
(a) El Kebir.
(b) The Bulge.
(c) Kesserine.
(d) Caen.

5. What did many Republicans want him to do after accusations about his running mate arose?
(a) Drop out of the race.
(b) Talk to the press before making any decisions.
(c) Support his running mate.
(d) Change his pick for Vice President.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Eisenhower trust too much, according to Chapter 7?

2. What was Eisenhower called by those who wanted him to run for President?

3. What job did Eisenhower accept after retiring from the Army?

4. What nickname was given to Eisenhower's cabinet, according to Chapter 11?

5. What did Eisenhower realize before deciding to run for President?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened at the Battle at Kasserine, and why was it significant?

2. What happened for Eisenhower after the war, according to Chapter 8?

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

4. What opportunity did Truman present to Eisenhower, in Chapter 9?

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

6. In Chapter 12, what struggle started between Eisenhower and Joe McCarthy?

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

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

9. How does Chapter 3 describe Eisenhower's treatment of American troops?

10. What did Eisenhower ask of Nixon in Chapter 10?

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