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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. Fabius was famous for what tactic?
(a) Employing highly mobile light forces.
(b) Forcing the enemy to attack.
(c) Forestalling engagements until the proper time.
(d) Guerilla warfare.

2. According to the author, which of the following strategies have been known and used by intelligent generals dating back to ancient times?
(a) Avoiding bloodshed and battles.
(b) Concentration of forces.
(c) False retreats.
(d) Building fortifications.

3. What caused the Romans to restructure their entire military starting in 378 AD?
(a) Encounters with Persian horse-archers.
(b) The failed invasion of Thrace.
(c) A loss to Gothic cavalry.
(d) The division of the empire into two halves.

4. William's ally attacked England from which direction?
(a) The northeast.
(b) The northwest.
(c) The southwest.
(d) The southeast.

5. According to the indirect approach, military strategy needs to include plans to attack in what manner?
(a) Along lines besides natural lines of expectation.
(b) Rarely and with great force.
(c) As quickly and often as possible.
(d) Along lines of natural expectation.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to a famous quotation described at the beginning of the book, how important are moral conditions compared to physical conditions?

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

5. "Grand Strategy" incorporates what two elements of warfare?

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