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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. West Point would go on to graduate many notable people, including President Eisenhower, James McNeil Whistler, and __________________.

2. Chapter seven, "Hitler and the Theatre of Leadership", discusses Hitler's ________________ that he would be able to command loyalty until death from the inner sanctum at the Forbidden City.

3. When did things change for Grant?

4. Keegan outlines Hitler's strategies and includes pertinent information from various sources, including notes from a conference in ___________________.

5. Lincoln recognized what in Grant?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How was Hitler affected by World War I?

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

6. Describe Hitler's early military experience.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Alexander marched for nearly ten years without a significant break.

Part 1) Why does he do this? What does this reveal about his personality and desires? Is this ten year march worth while? Why or why not? How did Alexander's victory over Persia affect the world at this time?

Part 2) How does Alexander's desire and perseverance compare to that of the other leaders discussed in this book? Are these qualities that are required for leadership? Explain. Can these qualities lead one too far and be detrimental to a leader and his troops? Explain.

Part 3) Do our leaders today have the perseverance and fortitude of Alexander the Great? Why or why not? Like Alexander, should they have important personal goals as leaders? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Keegan covers the post heroic standard.

Part 1) What is the post heroic standard? How does he go about investigating this? is this investigation important or significant? Why or why not?

Part 2) What is meant by Nuclear Authority? Is this a new idea? Why or why not? What is the connection between this and military technological advances?

Part 3) Are we living in a post heroic period? Why or why not? What does this mean for our leaders?

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