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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. It was Grant's ____________________ that let people know he was a commander.
(a) Wealth.
(b) Position in rank.
(c) Stature.
(d) Intelligence.

2. How close did Germany come to victory in WWI?
(a) Somewhat close.
(b) Very close.
(c) Not very close.
(d) Not close at all.

3. Keegan details Hitler's early years in the __________________ regiment, where he would receive his military training.
(a) German.
(b) Germanic.
(c) Munich.
(d) Bavarian.

4. Grant received a bit of notoriety after a stint where?
(a) In Europe.
(b) Near the Mexican border.
(c) Out west.
(d) Along the Mississippi.

5. Hitler believed the axiom meant that an army should first destroy his enemies in the field and then do what?
(a) Occupy their capital.
(b) Clean up the field.
(c) Return home.
(d) Burn the capital.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Hitler would serve ______________ years as high commander, it was not the man's first foray into the military arena.

2. Grant's devotion to the U.S. was ______________________.

3. How many thought that Grant would rise up through the ranks as he did?

4. While Grant may have been surrounded by more than his share of ordinary men, there were at least two that stood out to the commander. They were Lieutenant Colonel Rawlins, Assistant Adjutant General, and ________________, Aide de Camp.

5. Why did Grant did not approve of the tactics used regarding the Rio Grande venture?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the prestige of West Point. Did this prestige help Grant in his career? Why or why not?

2. How did the northerners compare to the southerners?

3. What was Hitler's impact on and relationship with his soldiers?

4. How did Grant receive some notoriety? How did he feel about how he got this notoriety?

5. How did Hitler feel about his life? How might this have influenced decisions he made as a leader?

6. How did Grant's approach to battle compare to Alexander's?

7. Why did Hitler go into hiding? How did Hitler adapt to being in hiding?

8. Describe Hitler's early military experience.

9. Why might Grant not have wanted to surrender? What does this reveal about him?

10. How did Grant realize an error pre-war regarding his men?

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