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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 did the Coalition find evidence of when they searched for WMD?

2. What question does Franks ask President Mussharaf?

3. What is the main fear about Iraq after Afghanistan is liberated?

4. What does Franks say will NOT win the wars of the future?

5. What does Franks think about as he flies over the battle space?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Franks so eager to get into the heartland of Afghanistan?

2. What is the purpose of Operation Anaconda?

3. Why does Franks not like the way the press refers to the enemy, and why?

4. What does Franks say about the WMD in the last chapter?

5. What is the first target of the Iraq War, and what happens?

6. What is discussed about what will happen to Iraq after the war is over?

7. What does Franks say is one of his biggest duties, and what does it entail?

8. How do the Joint Chiefs of Staff respond to Franks's plan?

9. What kinds of concerns were raised when the plans for the Iraq war were started?

10. How does Franks decide the timeline for the initial attack on Iraq?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Franks endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

Choosing sides was something Franks had to do often in his lifetime. What are some of the examples of this in the book, and how did it affect the people involved in those decisions?

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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