1. How did MacArthur see the war in the Pacific?
(a) As a war of infantry.
(b) As a war of supply protected by air.
(c) As a way to increase U.S. territory in the Pacific.
(d) As a German plan to distract the U.S. from Europe.

2. Which of the following is not a problem MacArthur had with maps of the Pacific during World War II?
(a) They started the war using 18th century charts.
(b) There weren't many maps available.
(c) The maps were in black and white rather than color.
(d) They had to capture enemy maps to know where they were.

3. Who opposed MacArthur's first marriage?
(a) MacArthur's mother Pinky.
(b) MacArthur's commanding officer.
(c) MacArthur's grandfather.
(d) The bride's father.

4. To which ancient world leader did some people compare MacArthur?
(a) Gengis Khan.
(b) Alexander the Great.
(c) Hannibal.
(d) Attila the Hun.

5. How did MacArthur treat Manuel Roxas, a known Japanese collaborator, after liberating the Philippines from Japanese rule?
(a) He exiled Roxas.
(b) He imprisoned Roxas.
(c) He executed Roxas.
(d) He exonerated Roxas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Since the Filipino schools had been demolished during the Japanese occupation, who did the MacArthurs hire to teach Arthur upon their return to the islands?

2. With which religious denomination did MacArthur affiliate?

3. What sports did MacArthur play during his four years at West Point?

4. During his early childhood in the west, by whom were Douglas MacArthur and his brother schooled?

5. With which branch of the military did MacArthur have conflict during the war in the Pacific?

(see the answer key)

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