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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. Fabius was famous for what tactic?
(a) Employing highly mobile light forces.
(b) Forcing the enemy to attack.
(c) Guerilla warfare.
(d) Forestalling engagements until the proper time.

2. According to the author, what were the results of the Hundred Year's War, fought by du Guesclin and others?
(a) The results were mixed.
(b) The results were indecisive.
(c) It is impossible to comment on the results.
(d) The results were totally decisive.

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

4. Some of Fabius' tactics could be compared to what kind of modern warfare?
(a) Scorched-earth policy.
(b) Infiltration doctrine.
(c) Blitzkreig.
(d) Guerilla warfare.

5. When moving to engage the superior Scottish forces, what was the nature of Cromwell's overall strategic maneuver?
(a) An indirect sweeping movement made while gathering supplies.
(b) A slow inexorable creep that avoided major confrontations.
(c) A lightning offensive that relied on seizing the enemy's supplies.
(d) Cromwell did not use a strategic maneuver.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Germans devised their strategy for war with France and the allies on the strategies of what general?

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

3. What was England's primary strength throughout the First World War?

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

5. In what way did Caesar excel as a general?

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