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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Patton use as leverage to try to influence Eisenhower?
(a) Patton knew Eisenhower made a mistake in Kessering.
(b) Money.
(c) His friendship with Eisenhower.
(d) Patton's relationship with the president.

2. When did the invasion of France finally occur?
(a) January 17, 1945.
(b) August 24, 1944.
(c) June 6, 1944.
(d) June 7, 1944.

3. What happened after Eisenhower assumed total command over the land base operations?
(a) The battle was lost.
(b) The Allies were put back at sea.
(c) The battle turned in favor of the Allies.
(d) Germany surrendered.

4. What action would have allowed Eisenhower to win the battle mentioned in Chapter 4?
(a) Taking more risks.
(b) Waiting for reinforcements.
(c) Using more air cover.
(d) Attacking on the left flank.

5. Where was Eisenhower stationed when Pearl Harbor was bombed in 1941?
(a) At the 1st Infantry Regiment of the 22nd Division.
(b) At the 15th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Division.
(c) At the 6th Mechanized Regiment of the 2nd Division.
(d) At the 7th Mechanized Regiment of the 8nd Division.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Chapter 5 say wanted to claim victory in France as his own alone?

2. Who did Eisenhower hesitate to pull back during the battle mentioned in Chapter 4?

3. What was more important than being right, according to Eisenhower in Chapter 5?

4. When was Eisenhower supposed to leave for France in 1918?

5. What promotion did Truman give Eisenhower?

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