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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What made Franks's college grades suffer?
(a) Partying.
(b) His trouble with reading.
(c) His girlfriend.
(d) His overloaded schedule.

2. Why did Franks think blacks needed separate schools?
(a) They ate different food.
(b) They did not like white kids.
(c) They spoke differently.
(d) They were not as smart.

3. What are the president's last words when he declares war?
(a) May the troops stay bold and courageous.
(b) May God bless our troops.
(c) May this mission bless the nation.
(d) May God uphold the righteous.

4. Which of the following is NOT something Frank learns about the men in his unit?
(a) Their first name.
(b) Their education.
(c) Their hometown.
(d) A fact about their family.

5. Which of the following countries is NOT included in Desert Storm?
(a) Italy.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Belgium.

6. What does Franks say Clarke is good at?
(a) Solving problems.
(b) Seeing both sides of an issue.
(c) Communicating.
(d) Presenting problems.

7. Whom does the press blame for the USS Cole bombings?
(a) Bill Clinton.
(b) The government.
(c) Al Qaeda.
(d) The Armed Services.

8. What is Franks's first name?
(a) Thatcher.
(b) Tommy.
(c) Trent.
(d) Timmy.

9. Why did Franks think Mexicans needed separate schools?
(a) They spoke Spanish.
(b) They were not as smart.
(c) They ate different food.
(d) They did not like white kids.

10. What does Franks do when he gets upset with a soldier in the 'basket case'?
(a) Sends him home.
(b) Strikes him.
(c) Strips his rank.
(d) Puts him on the front lines.

11. How does Franks feel about being told he will never be a high-ranking officer?
(a) It was meant for someone else.
(b) It was something he already knew.
(c) It was a slap in the face.
(d) It was a compliment.

12. What is General Schwarzkopf's first name?
(a) Henry.
(b) Nicholas.
(c) Harold.
(d) Norman.

13. Which nation refuses to comply with the United Nations inspections?
(a) Iran.
(b) Pakistan.
(c) Iraq.
(d) Israel.

14. What council is present when the president declares war?
(a) The Council of International Relations.
(b) The Veteran Affairs Council.
(c) The Council of Foreign Wars.
(d) National Security Council.

15. What trouble does Franks encounter while the president is declaring war?
(a) The sound goes bad.
(b) The screen gets blurry.
(c) He has to use the restroom.
(d) His video feed shuts off.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Franks say he felt for the men he was with in Vietnam?

2. How does Franks write the prologue of this book?

3. Where is Franks when the president he works for declares war?

4. What were Franks's interests in high school?

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

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