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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were the Vichy French fighting the Allies in North Africa?
(a) Germany held several French nobles prisoner and threatened to assasinate them.
(b) If they did not, Germany would invade Vichy France and seize the large Vichy fleet anchored at Toulon.
(c) Vichy France was held captive by Italy.
(d) Loss of North Africa to the Allies would mean the loss of the final French colonies and several war ships.

2. Who did Montgomery have a picture of above his desk?
(a) Queen Victoria.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Rommel.
(d) Churchill.

3. Upon being made Mussolini's deputy, what plan did Kesselring devise?
(a) An immediate assault on Oran.
(b) A consolidation of forces aimed at breaking the Allied forces up.
(c) To give up North Africa as slowly as possible to buy time for the Axis campaign in Russia.
(d) To build a bridgehead around Tunis and plan a counter attack.

4. What battle was referred to as "the first perfect battle" for the Allies?
(a) Matmata.
(b) Medenine.
(c) Tebaga Gap.
(d) Kesserine.

5. According to the author, what significant change occurred in the relationship between the Allies over the course of the campaign?
(a) Vichy France betrayed their agreement with Germany by refusing to fight Americans.
(b) America formed an immediate bond with Britain.
(c) Italy sided with the Allies.
(d) Britain slipped into the role of a junior partner to America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was operation WATCHTOWER?

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

3. A British Tommy is quoted as saying:

4. What strategic assessment did Arnim and Rommel agree on?

5. What new piece of highly effective German equipment was introduced in the battle of November 26th in the Tine Valley?

(see the answer key)

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