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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. As a replacement for his presence, in what did Hitler engage?

2. Keegan states that if there is any one historical document that details the Civil War in its entirety, that document would be what?

3. 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.

4. Keegan goes into detail about Grant's habits and methods as what?

5. Describe this person who wrote this axiom?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did the northerners compare to the southerners?

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

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

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

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

8. How was Hitler affected by World War I?

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

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

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 inherited his father's army.

Part 1) Describe the Macedonian army. How did it compare to other armies of its day? How does it compare to modern armies?

Part 2) How was the size and skill of this army both a benefit and a detriment to Alexander? How are modern day armies also beneficial and detrimental?

Part 3) How did Alexander treat the men in his army? What does this reveal about him? How does his treatment of his men compare to the treatment of the soldiers by other leaders described in this book? How are our own military personnel treated today? How important is the relationship between a leader and his or her followers? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The author spends a great deal of time detailing the daily routines of several leaders.

Part 1) Describe these daily routines. What is revealed about these leaders? Why is this information important to the author?

Part 2) What do many of the leaders' daily routines have in common? What does this reveal about these leaders? What might this reveal about many or most leaders?

Part 3) Describe your own daily routine. How does it compare to the daily routines of the leaders in this book? What does your daily routine reveal about you?

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