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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. Also included in the chapter are maps of which of Grant's conquests?

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

3. Included in Chapter Five are several photos and renderings of Grant, including a portrait and whose surrender at Vicksburg?

4. When ______________, Grant's colleague and friend, approached with the same thoughts of surrender, Grant's demeanor immediately showed his determination.

5. Western civilization considered WWI as ___________ war due to its impact on European culture and history as well as the mystery surrounding the war itself.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the myth regarding Hitler's war-time lodgings? Was this myth true?

2. Why might some factors regarding Hitler as a soldier have been overlooked?

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

4. Who was Clausewitz? How was he misunderstood by Hitler?

5. How did the northerners compare to the southerners?

6. How was Hitler helped in his plan to destroy Poland?

7. What is Grant's military philosophy?

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

9. Describe the soldiers in Grant's army.

10. Describe Hitler's early military experience.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author gives a chapter the title, "Wellington: the Anti-Hero".

Part 1) What is meant by "anti-hero?" How is Wellington an anti-hero? How does this compare to other leaders discussed in this book, such as Alexander the Great, Hitler, and Grant? How does he compare to Napoleon?

Part 2) Why does the author spend a significant portion of this section on Wellington comparing him to Napoleon? What can be learned about each man by comparing them?

Part 3) Would you consider any of our world leaders today to be anti-heroes? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The leaders discussed in this book had a wide range of upbringings.

Part 1) Choose four men to analyze. Describe each man's upbringing. Compare these upbringings. How did their upbringings affect their personalities, strategies, and beliefs?

Part 2) Despite having varying upbringings, the leaders in this book had several similarities and common traits. What are these commonalities? Are these traits required by all leaders? Why or why not?

Part 3) Regarding nurture versus nature, do you feel that either the way you were raised or your own genetics has a stronger influence over your personality, interests, and beliefs? Explain.

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