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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13: The South-Eastern or Mediterranean Theatre.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does the author say it took Caesar to make the Mediterranean his?
(a) Two years.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Ten years.

2. According to the author, which of the following strategies have been known and used by intelligent generals dating back to ancient times?
(a) Avoiding bloodshed and battles.
(b) Building fortifications.
(c) Concentration of forces.
(d) False retreats.

3. Many developed what false impression of Caesar's strategies?
(a) He was a coward.
(b) He was ruthless and bloodthirsty.
(c) He was too rash.
(d) He was a pawn of the Egyptians.

4. How does the author characterize the France that develops under Napoleon?
(a) It was a menace.
(b) It lacked real military strength.
(c) It was weaker than it appeared at the time.
(d) It was a strong force for peace.

5. A "pincer movement" involves what kind of strategic maneuver?
(a) Turning an enemy's flank.
(b) Refusing one's own flank.
(c) Driving up an enemy's flank.
(d) Widening one's own flank.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Caesar achieve relatively bloodless victories?

2. Fabius was famous for what tactic?

3. Why, according to the author, were Caesar's strategies insufficient?

4. What was the state of generalship during the British Civil Wars?

5. In the First World War, what was Italy's diplomatic status?

(see the answer key)

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