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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. Keegan compares West Point to the British ____________________ located in Woolwich and France's École de Génie at Mezières.

2. Hitler was one of the most __________________ leaders of his or any other time.

3. Hitler believed the axiom meant that an army should first destroy his enemies in the field and then do what?

4. By this time, assassination attempts had been made on Hitler's life, a fact that increased security _____________________ by staying hidden away.

5. Hitler believed that Germany could rise if only what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was World War I called "the" war?

3. How was Hitler affected by World War I?

4. What did Grant think about the reason for the Civil War? Do you agree? Why or why not?

5. Why was it suggested that Grant surrender at the Battle of Shiloh?

6. How did the attack on Fort Sumter affect Grant? Why?

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

8. How did the northerners compare to the southerners?

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

10. How does Grant's opinion of the progress of war compare to that of the other leaders mentioned? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Western civilization considered WWI "the" war.

Part 1) Why was WWI viewed in this way? How was this reflected in weapon technology and military might?

Part 2) Based on this fact, might the west have expected more wars such as this one? Why or why not? How might "the" war have led to subsequent wars?

Part 3) Do you believe another world war will occur? Why or why not? Predict what this war would be like, based on the information given in this book.

Essay Topic 2

The author believes it is not desirable for a leader to storm in and take command, at least not without the acceptance of his or her people.

Part 1) Do you agree with him? Why or why not? Did citizens in the past want their leaders to take control? Why or why not?

Part 2) Why does the author believe the view of the leader should change in the nuclear age? If it were not the nuclear age, does the author believe there would be nothing wrong with a leader coming in and taking charge? Explain.

Part 3) Do you believe that by listening to the citizens, a leader could make better decisions regarding the nation as a whole? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Alexander the Great was compared to many other leaders.

Part 1) How did Alexander become such a great leader? Why does the author seem to believe that no other can match Alexander the Great? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Part 2) Of the leaders mentioned in this book, who is the greatest leader, besides Alexander the Great? Why do you believe this? How does this leader compare to other leaders?

Part 3) Who is a great leader today? How does this leader compare to the leaders mentioned in this book? Are the world's leaders becoming greater? Why or why not?

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