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What was the reason for the urgent telephone call received by the author on December 12, 1941?
What was the reason for the urgent telephone call received by the author on December 12, 1941?
- To request an immediate meeting with General MacArthur
- To discuss an important military strategy
- To inform about the evacuation to Corregidor (correct)
- To receive urgent instructions for a presidential address
Why was the author shocked by the request to be ready to go to Corregidor?
Why was the author shocked by the request to be ready to go to Corregidor?
- He was not prepared to meet Lieutenant Colonel Huff
- He was surprised by General MacArthur's phone call
- He was not informed about the military situation in Corregidor
- He did not expect to have to take refuge in Corregidor (correct)
What was the purpose of building the fortress of Corregidor?
What was the purpose of building the fortress of Corregidor?
- To operate as a stronghold for the American forces
- To serve as a safe refuge for American Governors-General (correct)
- To provide a location for important military conferences
- To house the United States High Commissioner
What was the author's response when the evacuation from Manila was discussed with Major Grunert and United States High Commissioner Sayre?
What was the author's response when the evacuation from Manila was discussed with Major Grunert and United States High Commissioner Sayre?
What was Mr. Sayre's opinion about the evacuation from Manila?
What was Mr. Sayre's opinion about the evacuation from Manila?
Why was the author shocked by the request to be ready to go to Corregidor?
Why was the author shocked by the request to be ready to go to Corregidor?
What was the purpose of building the fortress of Corregidor?
What was the purpose of building the fortress of Corregidor?
What was Mr. Sayre's opinion about the evacuation from Manila?
What was Mr. Sayre's opinion about the evacuation from Manila?
Why did the author feel it was his duty to remain in the midst of his people, at whatever risk?
Why did the author feel it was his duty to remain in the midst of his people, at whatever risk?
What did General MacArthur want from the author on four hours' notice?
What did General MacArthur want from the author on four hours' notice?
Why was the author shocked by the request to be ready to go to Corregidor?
Why was the author shocked by the request to be ready to go to Corregidor?
What was General MacArthur's message to the author on December 12, 1941?
What was General MacArthur's message to the author on December 12, 1941?
What did the author's response indicate when the evacuation from Manila was discussed with Major Grunert and United States High Commissioner Sayre?
What did the author's response indicate when the evacuation from Manila was discussed with Major Grunert and United States High Commissioner Sayre?
What was Mr. Sayre's opinion about the evacuation from Manila?
What was Mr. Sayre's opinion about the evacuation from Manila?
What was the purpose of building the fortress of Corregidor?
What was the purpose of building the fortress of Corregidor?
