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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was operation SYMBOL?
(a) The plan to promote General Clark.
(b) The transport of Winston Churchill to Casablanca.
(c) A British offensive into Kesserine Valley.
(d) An Allied conference in Casablanca.

2. What nickname for Eisenhower did the War Department try to suppress?
(a) Doc.
(b) C-N-C.
(c) Ike.
(d) Howie.

3. According to troops in Tunisia during the winter of 42-43, how did Stuka time and Spitfire time compare?
(a) Stuka was sunrise to noon, Spitfire was noon to dusk.
(b) Stuka time was every hour, Spitfire time once a week.
(c) Spitfire time only interrupted tea.
(d) Stuka time comprised most daylight hours while Spitfire time consisted of about a half hour.

4. Major Rudolph Barlow's surprise attack on an an Axis airfield discovered outside the city of Djedejida resulted in what?
(a) The destruction of the final remnants of the Italian Airforce.
(b) The destruction of over twenty German planes.
(c) Capture through an Axis ambush.
(d) The loss of Company C in a German counter attack.

5. What became the unofficial motto of Allied forces in Tunisia?
(a) "It flies, it dies."
(b) "Dig or Die."
(c) "To the last of our rations."
(d) "Kilroy was here."

Short Answer Questions

1. Inspired by the quality of the food during the Torch voyage, the 13th Armored Regiment suggested changing their battle cry to what?

2. According to the author, what strategic mistake was repeated at the port of Algiers in operation TERMINAL?

3. According to the author, about how much of his time did Eisenhower spend worrying about political issues at the expense of the Allied cause?

4. How many platoons had Eisenhower commanded in battle prior to the start of World War II?

5. General Sir Alan Brooke, chief of the Imperial General Staff, had strong opinions about Eisenhower. Which statement best represents his opinion?

(see the answer key)

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