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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Eisenhower hesitate to pull back during the battle mentioned in Chapter 4?
(a) Bradley.
(b) Fredentall.
(c) Leclerc.
(d) Patton.

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

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

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

5. What did the U.S. and the Soviets agree on at the end of the summit?
(a) That they did trust each other.
(b) Both countries could be destroyed if nuclear weapons were used.
(c) That France was a loose canon.
(d) That Britain should not take sides for either of them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What summit took place in July 1955, according to Chapter 16?

2. When did World War I end?

3. What did Eisenhower do to handle the challenge he faced at the start of his first term?

4. What did Eisenhower do to protect American interests in Iran?

5. When did the relationship between Eisenhower and MacArthur sour?

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