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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. How close did Germany come to victory in WWI?

2. Why did Grant did not approve of the tactics used regarding the Rio Grande venture?

3. The Battle of Shiloh was a surprise to the northerners. Why?

4. Hitler erected more than _____________ wartime lodgings.

5. Chapter seven, "Grant the Fighter", recalls what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the soldiers in Grant's army.

2. How did Grant's approach to battle compare to Alexander's?

3. How did Grant receive some notoriety? How did he feel about how he got this notoriety?

4. Describe the prestige of West Point. Did this prestige help Grant in his career? Why or why not?

5. What is Grant's military philosophy?

6. How did Grant realize an error pre-war regarding his men?

7. How was Hitler helped in his plan to destroy Poland?

8. Why was it suggested that Grant surrender at the Battle of Shiloh?

9. Why might some factors regarding Hitler as a soldier have been overlooked?

10. What did Grant think about the reason for the Civil War? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The leaders discussed in this book had a wide range of upbringings.

Part 1) Choose four men to analyze. Describe each man's upbringing. Compare these upbringings. How did their upbringings affect their personalities, strategies, and beliefs?

Part 2) Despite having varying upbringings, the leaders in this book had several similarities and common traits. What are these commonalities? Are these traits required by all leaders? Why or why not?

Part 3) Regarding nurture versus nature, do you feel that either the way you were raised or your own genetics has a stronger influence over your personality, interests, and beliefs? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Western civilization considered WWI "the" war.

Part 1) Why was WWI viewed in this way? How was this reflected in weapon technology and military might?

Part 2) Based on this fact, might the west have expected more wars such as this one? Why or why not? How might "the" war have led to subsequent wars?

Part 3) Do you believe another world war will occur? Why or why not? Predict what this war would be like, based on the information given in this book.

Essay Topic 3

Keegan covers the post heroic standard.

Part 1) What is the post heroic standard? How does he go about investigating this? is this investigation important or significant? Why or why not?

Part 2) What is meant by Nuclear Authority? Is this a new idea? Why or why not? What is the connection between this and military technological advances?

Part 3) Are we living in a post heroic period? Why or why not? What does this mean for our leaders?

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