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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hitler had served as a __________________, a front fighter, in World War I, wherein he was wounded three times.
(a) Frankenheimer.
(b) Frontkampfer.
(c) Frankenkampfer.
(d) Frontheimer.

2. Why did Grant did not approve of the tactics used regarding the Rio Grande venture?
(a) He saw this venture as a waste of time and money.
(b) He saw the Mexicans as very dangerous.
(c) He saw the Americans as victims to the Mexican military.
(d) He saw the American role as an entity trying to pick a fight.

3. When did Wellington come alive in his military career?
(a) Before his military stint in India.
(b) While in military school.
(c) After his military stint in India.
(d) After the Battle of Waterloo.

4. Why does the author cite Kennedy's handling of the Cuban missile crisis?
(a) As an example of what should not take place.
(b) As an example of the pre-nuclear age.
(c) As an example of post-heroic leadership.
(d) As an example of U.S. military might.

5. Alexander the Great was what type of leader?
(a) A false heroic leader.
(b) An anti-heroic leader.
(c) A heroic leader.
(d) An un-heroic leader.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author hope the type of approach discussed in number 176 would do?

2. What of each leader is re-examined?

3. The army was down to about ________ thousand men.

4. Is it desirable or acceptable for a leader to storm in and take command of a situation today?

5. Alexander was the __________________ son of Philip II of Macedonia and Olympias.

(see the answer key)

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