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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Eighteenth Century-Marlborough and Frederick.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to the physical gains, why did Fabius employ his brand of warfare?
(a) For pyschological effect.
(b) To wear down his opponent's strength.
(c) For pure fame and glory.
(d) In order to pillage territories more effectively.

2. In his major engagement with the Scottish, how was Cromwell able to overcome the numerical superiority of the enemy forces?
(a) By cutting off their supplies.
(b) By wearing them down with artillery fire.
(c) By using a pincer maneuver.
(d) By forcing them to engage in smaller groups.

3. What is true regarding decisive victories?
(a) They are independant of any gains made.
(b) They can only be won by indirect methods.
(c) They always occur suddenly and often unexpectedly.
(d) They can be rapid, or can take decades or longer to achieve.

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

5. Marlborough was notable for his use of what stratagems?
(a) Tactical withdrawls.
(b) Bold frontal attacks.
(c) Indirect manuevers.
(d) Concentrated fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Greeks contain the superior numbers of their enemies?

2. What distinction does the author make during the discussion of the wars fought by Hannibal, Scipio and Caesar?

3. How does the author define "Grand Strategy"?

4. After the second war with Persia, Greece secured about how many years of peace and freedom from the Persians?

5. The Germanic Vandals in North Africa depended on what activity for their wealth?

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