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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. Why, according to the author, were Caesar's strategies insufficient?
(a) He absolutely refused to lay siege in any circumstance.
(b) His men were not inspired by his leadership.
(c) He failed to follow up on advantageous situations.
(d) He failed to attack the enemy leaders.

2. 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 lightning offensive that relied on seizing the enemy's supplies.
(c) Cromwell did not use a strategic maneuver.
(d) A slow inexorable creep that avoided major confrontations.

3. Which of the following was not a major branch of the military during Cromwell's time?
(a) The Navy.
(b) Infantry.
(c) Cavalry.
(d) Artillery.

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

5. What factor caused the Germans to retreat near the end of the First World War?
(a) They had lost too many men in a recent offensive.
(b) They had no way to deal with the tanks the Allies had introduced.
(c) There was massive unrest at home.
(d) They were concerned about the safety of their rear area.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fabius was famous for what tactic?

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

3. According to the author, what were the results of the Hundred Year's War, fought by du Guesclin and others?

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

5. In preparation for a possible war with Germany, France based their strategy on the writings of which general?

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