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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19: The Theory of Strategy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How successful were the Turks in repelling allied attacks in their region?
(a) Most regions held fast, but a few turned to the allied side.
(b) They held out only in a few limited areas.
(c) They repelled multiple invasions successfully.
(d) They failed completely to fend off the allies.

2. The author suggests that which of the following can easily become involved in grand strategy?
(a) Organized labor.
(b) Religion.
(c) Industry.
(d) Race.

3. What two major elements of martial skill were combined successfully in Europe in the medieval era?
(a) Single combat and swordplay.
(b) Archery and horsemanship.
(c) Swordplay and horsemanship.
(d) Archery and close quarters combat.

4. In the First World War, which Mediterranean nation did the allies hope to re-unify?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Greece.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Croatia.

5. Germany's expansion forced what undesirable condition on it?
(a) It had too few usable ports.
(b) Communications became impossible.
(c) It had no allies nearby.
(d) It was fighting at maximum effort on two fronts.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Caesar's wars, who was fighting for control of Egypt?

2. How successful were the Austrians in the First World War?

3. "Limited aim" wars are most often employed by what types of military forces?

4. What factor aided Napoleon in his ascent to become ruler of a united France?

5. Decisive results are almost always the result of what kind of strategy?

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