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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Eisenhower decide would need to happen for him to run for President?
(a) To become clear it was his duty to run.
(b) Richard Nixon would have to be his running mate.
(c) The Russians would have to attack another country unprovoked.
(d) Truman would have to renounce to seek reelection.

2. What nickname was given to Eisenhower's cabinet, according to Chapter 11?
(a) Eight millionaires and one plumber.
(b) The eight little pigs.
(c) The nine musketeers.
(d) The million dollar cabinet.

3. What was Eisenhower sure of after the surrender of the German army in 1918?
(a) The Bolsheviks would be defeated in Russia.
(b) Germany would rise again.
(c) He would have a son in the next few years.
(d) He would never see another war in his lifetime.

4. What was the only way to be successful in battle, according to Eisenhower?
(a) By having sufficient aircraft carriers.
(b) By having air superiority.
(c) By having the soldiers understand why they were fighting.
(d) By being fit and having the best weapons.

5. After what event did Eisenhower decide to keep his running mate?
(a) After reading polls.
(b) After a private meeting.
(c) After a public speech.
(d) After a public apology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did President Truman ask Eisenhower to do in Chapter 9?

2. What did Eisenhower insist was important to maintain, at the end of Chapter 9?

3. What school did Eisenhower join in 1925?

4. When did Eisenhower decide to run for President?

5. What did Montgomery and Brooks think of Eisenhower?

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