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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Seventeenth Century- Gustavas, Cromwell, Turenne.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the author, what is the use or importance of ancient strategies?
(a) They have no relevance to modern warfare.
(b) They remain important to modern warfare.
(c) They should be imitated exactly.
(d) They are useful for study only.

3. What two major elements of martial skill were combined successfully in Europe in the medieval era?
(a) Archery and horsemanship.
(b) Swordplay and horsemanship.
(c) Archery and close quarters combat.
(d) Single combat and swordplay.

4. According to the author, how did Turenne's military strategy change as the general aged?
(a) His increasingly relied on outdated strategies.
(b) He relied on weak advisors.
(c) His strategy continued to improve.
(d) His grasp of strategy faded quickly.

5. What was the state of generalship during the British Civil Wars?
(a) Generals were skilled and evenly matched.
(b) The skills of generals on all sides varied widely.
(c) British generals far outmatched those of other forces.
(d) Generals were unskilled politicians.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to the physical gains, why did Fabius employ his brand of warfare?

2. Which of the following was a widely-used tactic in William of Normandy's time?

3. The author explains that it is essential to do what to the enemy's center?

4. During the British Civil Wars, what were the prospects for sweeping victories and conquests?

5. Why, according to the author, were Caesar's strategies insufficient?

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