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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. Was staying hidden terrible to Hitler?

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

3. Who failed to back up Poland, thereby sealing the country's fate?

4. Keegan dispels what myth of Hitler's?

5. 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.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why is Chapter Six, "Hitler in Command", possibly the most important chapter in this book?

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

8. Describe Hitler's early military experience.

9. How did the results of World War I affect World War II?

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

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

Germany almost won WWI.

Part 1) Why did they not win? What might have happened if Germany had won? Would WWII have occurred? Why or why not? Would Germany have needed Hitler? Why or why not?

Part 2) What would our world be like now if WWI had been won by the Germans? Would it be better? Why or why not?

Part 3) How much of an impact has war had on our culture and the world as we know it? Why is war a part of human interaction? Will there ever be world peace? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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