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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. In Chapter 21, how far was General Walther Wenck from Berlin?

2. In Chapter 18, how far would Truman often walk?

3. At the end of Chapter 23, how many American POWs did Patton believe remained in Russian hands?

4. In Chapter 21, on what day was Hitler marking his 56th birthday?

5. In Chapter 21, who remained with Hitler?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 13, in Roosevelt's inaugural speech, what lesson did he say had been learned and at what cost?

2. How did Hitler pass his time in the bunker at the end of Chapter 17?

3. In Chapter 23, what trait did Truman have that Roosevelt lacked?

4. In Chapter 17, what was Hitler's bunker like?

5. In Chapter 18, what did Patton's army find and what was done with the things that they found?

6. Where was Patton stationed in Chapter 22, and what was the place like?

7. What were Hitler's thoughts at the end of Chapter 14?

8. What happened to Hitler and Braun's bodies?

9. At the end of Chapter 23, what did Patton know about a top-secret policy instituted by General George Marshall?

10. How did Patton manage to cross the Rhine, and by how much time did he beat Montgomery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Patton was not given the resources he needed to fight the battle at Fort Driant. What did the battle reveal about politics and war? How did politics affect the outcome in the first battle?

Essay Topic 2

Some Germans acted with honor and did their best to save their men and civilians. Other Germans acted only in their own interests and were only concerned with their own well-being. Who were some Germans who were honorable and saved their men and/or civilians? Who were some Germans who were dishonorable? How did the actions of these officers reveal their character?

Essay Topic 3

The authors believed that Patton’s death might not have been accidental. What information was presented that could indicate that Patton’s death was not accidental?

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