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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trouble does Franks encounter while the president is declaring war?

2. What fraternity did Franks join in college?

3. How does Franks get the men into order when he is in charge of the 'basket case'?

4. What question does the president ask Franks when he declares war?

5. Which of the following countries is NOT included in Desert Storm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Franks's mother say when Franks asked her about his adoption?

2. Why did Tommy think Mexicans and blacks needed separate schools?

3. How does Franks feel about his time in the Army when he is about to head to his first tour in Vietnam?

4. What happened when Franks attended the Armed Forces Staff College?

5. Who is present at the important meeting on March 19?

6. What is Franks's response to the question asked of him by President Bush during the important meeting on March 19?

7. How did Franks learn about his adoption?

8. What does Operation Desert Fox involve?

9. Where does Franks's daughter get married?

10. What did Tommy plan to do after High School?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was Franks's leadership style, and how did this affect his military career?

Essay Topic 2

The people in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write about their main motivations throughout the book and how this goal affected the people around them.

Essay Topic 3

What did Franks learn from his time in Vietnam, and how did these lessons affect the remainder of his life?

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