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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the National Guard called in Arkansas in September 1957?
(a) To guard the body of the assassinated governor.
(b) To help block access to Central High School to African American students.
(c) To fight students who were rioting.
(d) The help African American students go to class.

2. What happened on November 1, 1952?
(a) Eisenhower had his first heart attack.
(b) Eisenhower was elected President.
(c) Eisenhower lost the presidential election.
(d) Nixon was elected President.

3. How did Eisenhower manage Patton and Montgomery during the battle for France?
(a) He tried to keep them both happy.
(b) He favored Patton.
(c) He favored Montgomery.
(d) He tried to have them talk to each other.

4. Who did Eisenhower make a deal with over North Africa?
(a) Admiral Darlan.
(b) Colonel Jousse.
(c) General De Gaulle.
(d) Marechal Petain.

5. Where did the Allies land in France?
(a) Vaucluse.
(b) Pas de Calais.
(c) Bordeaux.
(d) Normandy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was damaged when Eisenhower made the deal over the control of North Africa?

2. What happened in Russia in late 1957?

3. What did Eisenhower try to set up to prevent an arms race between the U.S. and the Soviets?

4. What did Arkansas do with Central High School in the fall of 1959?

5. What action would have allowed Eisenhower to win the battle mentioned in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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