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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. Mobility favors troops of what type?
(a) Detached "flying columns."
(b) Light troops that forage for supplies.
(c) Mobility does not favor troops.
(d) Large armies that have effective supply trains.

2. What characteristic of the English occupation of France during the Hundred Year's war argues for the results being indecisive?
(a) The brief nature of the "conquered condition."
(b) Religious strife.
(c) The failure of other states to recognize England's claims.
(d) The continuity of French government and rule.

3. What is the author's assessment of the strategies employed in the the First World War?
(a) They were not appropriate for the technology of the time.
(b) They were direct and no decisive victory was won.
(c) They were indirect, but still failed to achieve decisive victory.
(d) They were too passive and but decisive.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Caesar prefer to win battles and campaigns with as little bloodshed as possible?

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

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

4. Many developed what false impression of Caesar's strategies?

5. What events caused France to become a united nation?

(see the answer key)

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