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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grand Strategy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the author's assessment of the strategies employed in the the First World War?
(a) They were not appropriate for the technology of the time.
(b) They were direct and no decisive victory was won.
(c) They were too passive and but decisive.
(d) They were indirect, but still failed to achieve decisive victory.

2. Which of the following best embodies how a war might be ended using the indirect method?
(a) The purpose that motivated the war is destroyed.
(b) The enemy's industry is totally wiped out.
(c) The enemy capital is taken by force.
(d) The enemy's forces are completely destroyed in the field.

3. What factor aided Napoleon in his ascent to become ruler of a united France?
(a) Rapid militarization.
(b) Unrest in occupied territories.
(c) Strong economic growth.
(d) Popular support for a new form of government.

4. What is one problem of relying upon locomotives in warfare?
(a) The railways must be protected.
(b) The civilian population will suffer without access to trains.
(c) Troops suffer health problems.
(d) Coal and labor must be constantly in supply.

5. Like Caesar, Belisarius was able to achieve victory in what way?
(a) Very quickly.
(b) With a small force.
(c) Bloodlessly.
(d) With no chance of defeat.

Short Answer Questions

1. In World War II, what new branch of military technology provided enhanced mobility for soldiers?

2. About how many Russian soldiers died on the eastern front during the First World War?

3. Lawrence frequently utilized which strategy?

4. The principle of mobility applies to units on what scale?

5. Which of the following was a significant factor in the psychology of generals during World War II?

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