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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 made Franks's college grades suffer?

2. In what month are Franks and Cathy married?

3. What is Franks's training after Basic Training based on?

4. Which of the following is NOT something Frank learns about the men in his unit?

5. What is the title of the third chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Franks learn about his adoption?

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

3. What does Franks do when he visits Australia?

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

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

6. What happened when Franks attended the Armed Forces Staff College?

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

8. Who is Lizard?

9. Why did Tommy think Mexicans and blacks needed separate schools?

10. How does Franks feel about his time in the Army when he is about to head to his first tour in Vietnam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Franks was involved in a few different wars during his lifetime. How did these wars differ from each other, and what lessons did he learn from each experience?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is something Franks became well acquainted with in his military career. What are some of the most noteworthy examples of this, and how did these instances affect Franks's career?

Essay Topic 3

Pride is a very basic and obvious trait of Franks. What is the difference between pride and confidence and where in the book do these two traits appear? Are they benefits or burdens to Franks in his career?

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