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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The signal "Advance Napoleon," was issues by Eisenhower which indicated what to the troops readying operation VILLAIN?
(a) To carry out Plan C and expect to be dropped behind enemy lines.
(b) To carry out Plan D and expect a hostile reception by the French.
(c) To carry out Plan B and expect a hostile reception by the French.
(d) To carry out Plan B and expect a docile reception by the French.

2. What did General Erich von Wulisch tell General Nogues in his farewell call before escaping Fedala?
(a) "Retreat east and fortify Rommel."
(b) "Surrender while you may... we can provide no support."
(c) "Hold you position, Panzers are on their way."
(d) "This is the greatest setback to German arms since 1918... we shall be expelled from Africa."

3. What two particular subjects did Mark Clark know of that would have made him a valuable capture for the Axis Cause?
(a) Details of TORCH and Ultra.
(b) French allies and Italian conspirators.
(c) The identity of several British spies and details of TORCH.
(d) The two airbases used to cover the landing.

4. In contrast to other offensives, in the taking Safi, the U.S. sustained casualties considered:
(a) Moderate.
(b) Overwhelming.
(c) Minimal.
(d) Excessive.

5. According to General Patten, it was his expectation of an officer to:
(a) Move ahead.
(b) Spread chaos through the destruction of civilian property.
(c) Defer to their British counterparts.
(d) Lead from the rear and let the troops do the fighting.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Allen, why does a soldier fight?

2. What French character was referred to as "a bad man with a narrow outlook and shifty eye," by Winston Churchill?

3. Upon taking Oran what did the Allies immediately set to converting it to?

4. What maps of Morocco were stowed into the holds of the American fleet heading out for TORCH?

5. September 1, 1939 marked the first day of a war that would last approximately:

(see the answer key)

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