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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. Why did Franks think Mexicans needed separate schools?

2. Which of the following people is NOT present when the president Franks works for declares war?

3. Why did Franks think blacks needed separate schools?

4. What is the title of the third chapter?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened on Franks's first day in the 'Basket Case'?

3. What is the New Army, and why was it instituted?

4. What does Franks say he thinks the next big al Qaeda target is?

5. What goal making habit does Franks use when he is stationed in Germany?

6. What question does President Bush ask his military leaders during the important meeting on March 19?

7. What does the Army start using GPS for?

8. What happens when Franks meets Cathy?

9. What does President Bush do on March 19?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Responsibility and coming of age are two ideas that are addressed in many places of this history. Where do these ideas appear, and how do they work together to change Franks's life?

Essay Topic 2

Franks and Rumsfeld were two men who were very similar in their natures, but were markedly different in other ways. Use some examples from the text to compare and contrast these two dynamic personalities.

Essay Topic 3

Franks was deeply affected by the events on September 11. What are some of the reactions Franks had to this tragedy, and why was this so influential to his life?

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