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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The French Revolution and Napolean Bonaparte.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the height of his power and greatness, Napoleon was likened to what historical figure?
(a) Mark Anthony.
(b) Belisarius.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Darius.

2. According to one of the aphorisms introduced at the beginning of the book, what is the likely outcome for all nations that participate in a war?
(a) They will lose international standing.
(b) They will suffer more than they gain.
(c) They will strengthen the support of the people.
(d) They will profit if the war takes place outside their borders.

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

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

5. Many developed what false impression of Caesar's strategies?
(a) He was too rash.
(b) He was ruthless and bloodthirsty.
(c) He was a pawn of the Egyptians.
(d) He was a coward.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the author say it took Caesar to make the Mediterranean his?

2. How does the author define "Generalship"?

3. According to the author, it is critically important to do what to every soldier in a military force?

4. Why did the war chief Vitiges decide not to fight Belisarius in Naples?

5. One of the aphorisms introduced at the beginning of the book states that all warfare is based on what?

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