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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was stated as the reason for the decision to defer the advance on Tunis?
(a) Bad weather.
(b) American supply issues.
(c) French political issues.
(d) A German re-supply.
2. According to the author, what significant change occurred in the relationship between the Allies over the course of the campaign?
(a) America formed an immediate bond with Britain.
(b) Italy sided with the Allies.
(c) Britain slipped into the role of a junior partner to America.
(d) Vichy France betrayed their agreement with Germany by refusing to fight Americans.
3. General Georges Barre was the only Vichy French commander to refuse to kowtow to the Germans. What did he do?
(a) Fled the city for the desert in the south.
(b) Stormed the Axis command post.
(c) Led a foiled attack against the palace of the bey.
(d) Sidled westward into Tunisia's wild hills to await developements.
4. How long was the battle of Gafsa?
(a) Three days.
(b) 12 hours and thirty minutes.
(c) Only a few hours.
(d) Exactly 24 hours.
5. According to the author, North Africa is where the Axis forever lost:
(a) Their initiative.
(b) Access to Sicily.
(c) Casablanca as an assault base to Washington D.C.
(d) Field Marshall Rommel.
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. The death of Admiral Darlan is considered to have had what effect on the Allies?
3. What plan did the British press on their American counterparts during the conference?
4. What plan did Colonel Frank Greer suggest that was countermanded by Terry Allen?
5. What event on November 27 in Toulon represents "one of the greatest acts of self-immolation in military history," according to the author.
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