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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4 (Chapters 15-19).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the primary Allied war aim as expressed by Foreign Minister Sazonov?
(a) To destroy German imperialism.
(b) To hamstring German trade.
(c) To break the back of the German working class.
(d) To wipe out all Germans.

2. What did the German armies do during the first four days of Dubail’s and Castelnau’s offensive into Lorraine?
(a) They retired slowly, according to their plan.
(b) They attacked and drove back the French.
(c) The held their ground and did not give an inch of territory.
(d) They retired slowly, fighting for ever inch of territory.

3. What was a traditional companion of war for the Russians that was prohibited during the invasion of Germany?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Sick leave.
(c) Weekends off.
(d) Warm meals.

4. As the Allies retreated from the German advance, British casualties continued to grow, solidifying Sir John French’s desire to do what?
(a) Bring his army out of the fight and out of France.
(b) Give his boys a few weeks of rest.
(c) Use his army to finish off the Germans once and for all.
(d) Work in close concert with the French to find a path to victory.

5. After a day of fierce fighting, the British withdrew from Mons. What did the Germans do?
(a) They pursued their enemies, but wearily.
(b) They withdrew as well.
(c) They pursued their enemies with great energy.
(d) They were hurt from the days fighting and did not seriously pursue their enemies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had the superiority of numbers in the fighting in the Ardennes that took place in Chapter 14?

2. What did Moltke’s nickname der traurige Julius mean in English?

3. How did the two-day Russian retreat from Tannenberg go?

4. When the Germans began shooting civilians and burning towns and cities, what were they compared to?

5. What battle did the British participate in on August 23?

(see the answer key)

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