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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The General Lee is described by the author as: "double the Stuart's weight, with a 75mm gun in the hull, a 35mm squirrel rifle in the turret, and four machine guns." What did the author describe as it's flaws?
(a) Too wide for city streets, poor at sand travel and expensive.
(b) Terrible range, accuracy and weakness from behind.
(c) Height, the large gun could traverse only a couple degrees and was set too low.
(d) Lack of forward armor, speed and maneuverability.

2. Where did the U.S. deception plans for TORCH suggest possible landing sites for the fleet?
(a) China, Ethiopia or France.
(b) Scandinavia, France or the Middle East.
(c) The Middle East, India or The Istrian Peninsula.
(d) France, Germany or Denmark.

3. The Tine River Valley, where Luftwaffe pilots were attacking about once per hour, was nicknamed what by the troops of the 1st Battalion?
(a) The Mess.
(b) Uncle Adolf's.
(c) Happy Valley.
(d) The Firing Range.

4. How many platoons had Eisenhower commanded in battle prior to the start of World War II?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Ten.
(d) None.

5. What knocked Major Robert Moore to the ground at the battle for Lambiridi?
(a) A stone thrown by French soldiers who had expended their ammunition.
(b) A mortar shell that exploded six feet in front of his position.
(c) A gunshot that creased his helmet.
(d) A ground mine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eisenhower promoted Clark to take command of the new 5th Army, who filled the vacancy to command II Corps?

2. The radio messages "batter up" and "play ball" meant what to the American fleet?

3. According to the author, what makes Medjez-el-Bab a strategically important location?

4. What plan did the British press on their American counterparts during the conference?

5. According to troops in Tunisia during the winter of 42-43, how did Stuka time and Spitfire time compare?

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