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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. How did Eisenhower react to President Truman's request?
(a) He was concerned.
(b) He was saddened.
(c) He was disgusted.
(d) He was thrilled.

2. When did the invasion of France finally occur?
(a) June 6, 1944.
(b) June 7, 1944.
(c) August 24, 1944.
(d) January 17, 1945.

3. Why was Eisenhower troubled by the Communist hunt at the start of his first term?
(a) The hunt was spearheaded by a Democrat.
(b) He wanted to be the one fighting the Communists.
(c) He did not think Communists infiltrated the country.
(d) He did not agree with the methods.

4. Who worked to have Eisenhower's son, John, come back for his father's inauguration?
(a) The Chief of Staff of President Truman.
(b) Eisenhower himself.
(c) President Truman.
(d) Nixon.

5. How did Eisenhower manage Patton and Montgomery during the battle for France?
(a) He favored Patton.
(b) He tried to have them talk to each other.
(c) He favored Montgomery.
(d) He tried to keep them both happy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What promotion did Eisenhower receive while the Allies fought in Italy?

3. What city did Eisenhower allow the Bolsheviks to capture?

4. What did Eisenhower say he realized in 1948 concerning the Bolsheviks?

5. What did many Republicans want him to do after accusations about his running mate arose?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened at Fort Sam Houston, Texas?

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

4. What happened between Eisenhower and Truman, and how was it significant, in Chapter 11?

5. Who did Eisenhower meet in Chapter 2, and what role did he play in Eisenhower's life?

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

7. What did Eisenhower learn in Chapter 4?

8. What happened during the time that Montgomery spent arguing?

9. What did Eisenhower assemble, according to Chapter 11?

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

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