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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of memorial fills the American military cemetery at Carthage to mark the graves of American troops?
(a) Catacombs.
(b) Several granite obelisks.
(c) Simple marble markers.
(d) One large marble tomb.

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

3. What new piece of highly effective German equipment was introduced in the battle of November 26th in the Tine Valley?
(a) Rocket launchers on tracks.
(b) Wing mounted anti-personnel guns.
(c) The Bazooka.
(d) An armor peircing long-barreled 75mm gun mounted on Panzers.

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) Capture through an Axis ambush.
(c) The destruction of over twenty German planes.
(d) The loss of Company C in a German counter attack.

5. What medal did Rear Admiral Hewitt win in World War I?
(a) A Medal of Honor.
(b) The Purple Heart.
(c) The rank of Admiral.
(d) The Navy Cross for Heroism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event did the President of the United States hope the invasion of North Africa would precede?

2. What did Allen determine to do instead of following Colonel Greer's suggestion?

3. What was the first town to be captured by the Allies?

4. According to the author, many American officers were concerned that the British war plan was:

5. What was it that finally broke the Kasbah's defenses?

(see the answer key)

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