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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Eisenhower refuse to do, despite Khrushchev's ultimatum?
(a) Decommission its nuclear submarine.
(b) Decommission half of its bomber fleet.
(c) Remove NATO troops from West Berlin.
(d) Remove its nuclear missiles from Turkey.

2. What did President Truman ask Eisenhower to do in Chapter 9?
(a) Be his running mate for the election.
(b) Head NATO.
(c) Head the UN forces in Korea.
(d) Endorse him for President.

3. What did many Republicans want him to do after accusations about his running mate arose?
(a) Support his running mate.
(b) Talk to the press before making any decisions.
(c) Change his pick for Vice President.
(d) Drop out of the race.

4. What was the code name for the invasion of France?
(a) Underdog.
(b) Ultra.
(c) D-Day.
(d) Overlord.

5. What was more important than being right, according to Eisenhower in Chapter 5?
(a) The good relationship with Montgomery.
(b) Liberation of France.
(c) His friendship with Patton.
(d) Getting to Berlin before the Russians.

Short Answer Questions

1. During what battle did Eisenhower's hesitation almost cost him victory in Chapter 4?

2. What did Eisenhower realize before deciding to run for President?

3. What was Eisenhower's date of birth, according to Chapter 1?

4. Who was at the head of Russia in 1958?

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

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