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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose personal credo is: "Always do whatever you can to keep your superior from making a mistake."
(a) Lt. General George Patton.
(b) Field Marshal Erwin Rommel.
(c) Major General J.S. Nichols.
(d) Colonel Paul Robinett.

2. What maps of Morocco were stowed into the holds of the American fleet heading out for TORCH?
(a) The Encyclopedia Britannica.
(b) Copies of stolen maps from the Germans.
(c) Michelin road maps.
(d) Maps developed by the British Secret Service.

3. What was considered "the single most decisive act of the Second World War," by historian Marin Gilbert?
(a) Rommel's defense of Kasserine Pass.
(b) The landing of American troops upon the shores of French Morocco.
(c) Based on the quality of American tanks, the Germans introduced the Tiger.
(d) In solidarity with their ally, Hitler and Mussolini declared war on the United States.

4. Based on a supposed indifference to civil liberties, unfair suggestions in the newspapers painted Eisenhower as what?
(a) Fascist.
(b) Communist.
(c) Classist.
(d) Criminal.

5. What rouse did the French employ when repairing the gun turret on the Jean Bart?
(a) They allowed the ship to sink several feet.
(b) They camouflaged the gun turret with wreckage from other ships.
(c) They left the guns cockeyed.
(d) They pumped smoke from the top of the turret suggesting fire on board.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What order threatened the success of Rommel's push on Tebessa?

4. According to Eisenhower, Fredendall was offered a 'soft landing' for what reason?

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

(see the answer key)

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