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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. Guevara notes that "Bridges can be attacked with dynamite; if there is no dynamite, those made of steel can be made to fall very easily with" what?

2. One of the central foci of training for guerrilla troops, according to Guevara, would consist in what?

3. Supplies should always be taken from whom, according to Guevara?

4. According to Guevara, training must begin with what?

5. Chapter 3: Organization of the Guerrilla Front begins with a discussion of the creation and maintenance of a good ___________ system.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is external propaganda? How does Guevara believe it should be spread?

2. How does Guevara broach the subject of the screening of recruits?

3. What is propaganda? How many kinds does Guevara discuss?

4. How should the revolutionary army seek to protect itself against counter-revolutionaries, according to Guevara?

5. What will the bulk of training new recruits consist of, according to Guevara? What is incorporated as the movement progresses?

6. What two industries does Guevara state are essential for the guerrilla army? Why?

7. With how few men is it possible to begin a revolution, according to Guevara? Where are headquarters and arms located in the movement?

8. What changes took place after Fidel Castro's rise to power, as described in the Epilogue?

9. What must be done initially once victory is ensured against the enemy, according to Guevara?

10. What does Guevara suggest being undertaken once the volunteer level is sufficient?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define and describe suburban warfare for the guerrilla fighter. What adaptations must the fighter make in suburban or urban areas? How does this affect strikes?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the structure and organization of the guerrilla army. How many units are there and how many men in each unit? What is the most basic unit and who heads each?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Che Guevara's strategies and tactics in battle during the Cuban Revolution. How was Guevara capable of gaining the geographical familiarity of the region?

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