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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On land that is not favorable to guerrilla warfare, namely land that lacks hills and forests, guerrilla operations will need to be what?
(a) Increased in visibility.
(b) Reduced in number.
(c) Increased in number.
(d) Reduced in visibility.

2. What refers to a device containing a charge of explosive in a watertight casing, floating on or moored beneath the surface of the water for the purpose of blowing up an enemy ship that strikes it or passes close by it?
(a) Bazooka.
(b) M-37.
(c) Vanguard.
(d) Mine.

3. Guevara writes that the principal source of provision for the guerrilla force is what?
(a) Government aid.
(b) Enemy armaments.
(c) Peasants.
(d) Stealing from the rich.

4. What refers a region of the Americas where Romance languages -- particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French - are primarily spoken?
(a) Latin America.
(b) South America.
(c) Indio-America.
(d) North America.

5. What term refers to a mode or system of rule or government?
(a) Regime.
(b) Vanguard.
(c) Oversystem.
(d) Regiment.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his second lesson learned from the Cuban Revolution regarding the conduct of revolutionary movements in America, Guevara writes, "It is not necessary to wait until all conditions for making revolution exist; the ______ can create them."

2. Promotion within the guerrilla band should reward discipline and what?

3. Guevara notes that the guerrilla band should always be aware that their behavior is being watched and judged by whom?

4. What is made up of no more than 12 men led by lieutenants?

5. What refers to a kind of wall or roof that can shelter men in a defensive position during a firefight?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Che Guevara define the guerrilla fighter as reformer? Who must he always be on the side of?

2. What does Guevara write of concerns of ammunition in battle? How does this dictate strikes?

3. How may the guerrilla use harsh terrain to his advantage, according to Guevara?

4. How does the guerrilla maintain the support of people of the countryside according to Guevara?

5. What must the guerrilla bear in the countryside? What must he always be aware of among the peasants?

6. What does Guevara claim the first two lessons of Guerrilla warfare are meant to address in Chapter I: General Principles of Guerrilla Warfare?

7. How does Guevara suggest the guerrilla force supply food and ammunition?

8. What are the essential strategic tools and goals of the guerrilla army according to Guevara?

9. How is a guerrilla army organized? What are the names of the units in the army?

10. What is the principle tactic of the guerrilla band? What are its attributes?

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