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Douglas MacArthur - The Early Years

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Douglas MacArthur  The Early Years game quiz
"Before Douglas MacArthur became a world figure he had a distinguished career which was to prepare him for the important role he was to play in the affairs of Pacific nations in the middle of the 20th Century."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. When was Douglas MacArthur born?
    1910
    1890
    1880
    1900


2. Douglas's father, Arthur, had gained immortal fame during the Civil War when he led a brilliant charge to take ______________ Ridge from Confederate forces during the siege of Chattanooga.
    Bloody
    Seminary
    Missionary
    Promontory


3. In 1903 Douglas MacArthur graduated first in his class from the West Point Military Academy.
    True
    False


4. After graduating from West Point where did the young Douglas MacArthur receive his first overseas posting?
    Philippines
    Panama
    Mexico
    Cuba


5. The young Douglas MacArthur burned with an ambition to prove himself the equal of his father the Civil War hero. The opportunity came in early 1914 when the US was in conflict with _______________.
    Panama
    Cuba
    Mexico
    Venezuela


6. When the US joined the Great War in 1917 the now Colonel MacArthur was appointed Chief of Staff of the 42nd Infantry known as the ' __________ ' Division
    Big Red One
    Spectrum
    Rainbow
    Universal


7. MacArthur proved to be one of the most popular officers among the troops serving in the American Expeditionary Force.
    True
    False


8. During the 1920s and 30s Douglas MacArthur's star continued to rise as he served in a number of prominent positions. In which of these positions did he NOT serve?
    Superintendent of the West Point Military Academy
    Captain of the US Olympic team in 1928
    Army Chief of Staff
    Ambassador to Great Britain 1930-35


9. Douglas MacArthur was the only American officer to hold the rank of Field Marshal.
    True
    False


10. How many times was Douglas MacArthur married?
    He was a lifelong bachelor
    Once
    Twice
    Thrice


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Compiled Jun 28 12