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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does the author consider RESERVIST a success?
(a) No, although it was claimed as such.
(b) Yes, especially in that no ships in the harbor were scuttled or damaged by the battle.
(c) Yes, despite heavy casualties.
(d) No, with the exception that not a single Allied ship was lost.

2. The Allied success in Djedeida in November 1942 lead to what effect?
(a) The addition of a sorely needed Allied port in Djedeida.
(b) The splitting of German forces into a north and south contingent.
(c) Axis abandonment of Medjez-el-Bab and a general contraction of the Axis front line.
(d) The destruction of more than half the German tanks corp.

3. 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.

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

5. What political arrangement with the French particularly caused a public outcry in both the U.S. and Britain?
(a) The Darlan deal.
(b) Giraud's promotion to Commander-in-Chief.
(c) Supply of French.
(d) Amnesty for Petain.

6. TORCH is considered by the author to have been:
(a) "The single worst tactical decision of the war."
(b) "The most daring amphibious operation in the history of modern warfare."
(c) "Primarily a diversionary tactic to relieve pressure on the Soviet Union."
(d) "Poorly planned but excellently executed."

7. 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.

8. According to the author, many American officers were concerned that the British war plan was:
(a) An attempt to curb French ambitions as well as those of the Germans.
(b) Too bold by far, under-manned by half.
(c) To draw out the war to further London's imperial ambitions.
(d) Too consolidated and misdirected in that it attacked only one Axis.

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

10. Old Ironsides was both the only tank division to see desert battle in WWII, and:
(a) The only tank division to receive no desert training.
(b) The only tank division equipped with radios.
(c) The only tank division manned by volunteers.
(d) The only tank division trained in amphibious assault.

11. What two issues particularly occupied the minds of the American strategists planning Torch?
(a) The training of troops on two different continents and how to merge the forces while at sea.
(b) If the plan had been leaked to the Germans and Vichy France's certain role in fighting the landings.
(c) German U-boats and Japanese dive bombers.
(d) That minimal British troops accompany the initial landings and where to make the landings.

12. Upon taking Oran what did the Allies immediately set to converting it to?
(a) The largest airbase in North Africa.
(b) A boot camp where British and American troops would be trained together.
(c) A vast supply depot.
(d) The Allies' primary naval station.

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

14. Inspired by the quality of the food during the Torch voyage, the 13th Armored Regiment suggested changing their battle cry to what?
(a) "For rations!"
(b) "Salt!"
(c) "Soup!"
(d) "Baaa!"

15. What best describes the enemy structure referred to as the 'Kasbah' by Americans?
(a) A sixteenth-century Portuguese fortress.
(b) A tower originally built during the crusades now used by a nest of snipers.
(c) A beach resort used as a French command center.
(d) A large barn temporarily used as U.S. Army barracks.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rear Admiral Bennett, the RESERVIST plan was:

2. In the winter of 1942, which Nation proved the dominant Air force in North Africa?

3. What kind of memorial fills the American military cemetery at Carthage to mark the graves of American troops?

4. What is Ultra?

5. The shortages of necessities at the outset of Anderson's push East, inspired this quote: "The most important thing is never to be apart from your:

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