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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III, Call to Quarters, pgs. 116-160.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what event did Arthur MacArthur, Jr. die?
(a) A reunion of Missionary Ridge survivors.
(b) A reunion of Gettysburg survivors.
(c) His daughter's wedding.
(d) His grandson's baptism.

2. What was MacArthur's class standing upon graduation from West Point?
(a) He barely passed his final semester.
(b) He graduated third in his class.
(c) He graduated fifth in his class.
(d) He graduated at the top of his class.

3. While MacArthur was fighting in Europe during World War I, who was trying to get him promoted back in the States?
(a) His father.
(b) His wife Louise.
(c) His mother Pinky.
(d) His state senator.

4. In what branch of the military did Douglas MacArthur's brother Arthur III serve?
(a) The Marines.
(b) The Air Force.
(c) The Navy.
(d) The Coast Guard.

5. Where did MacArthur win his fifth Silver Star?
(a) At Normandy.
(b) At Dunkirk.
(c) At Essey.
(d) At Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once MacArthur became Chief of Staff in 1930 and moved to Washington, what did he work on during the New Deal administration?

2. What was the first school at which MacArthur was not bored during his childhood?

3. As a fifty-four year old man, who did MacArthur fear would learn about his Eurasian girlfriend?

4. What did the plebes gain once MacArthur restructured the program and routine at West Point that they had not had before?

5. How old was MacArthur when he died?

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