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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. What is a "wedge attack" intended to achieve?
(a) The destruction of a fortified location.
(b) The wholesale destruction of enemy troops.
(c) The separation of enemy forces.
(d) The diversion of resources away from the real attack.

2. During Caesar's wars, who was fighting for control of Egypt?
(a) Cleopatra and her brother.
(b) Pompey and Anthony.
(c) Cleopatra and Anthony.
(d) Pompey and Brutus.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, which of the following strategies have been known and used by intelligent generals dating back to ancient times?

2. A "pincer movement" involves what kind of strategic maneuver?

3. Which of the following is a common method for generals employing the indirect approach?

4. Who was Caesar's main opponent throughout most of his campaigns?

5. According to the author, how did Turenne's military strategy change as the general aged?

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