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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the indirect method, which of the following is true regarding attacks on enemy resources and psychological conditions?
(a) They are almost never effective.
(b) It is impossible to know if they are successful.
(c) They are highly effective.
(d) They are effective, but too hard to carry out.

2. The Germanic Vandals in North Africa depended on what activity for their wealth?
(a) Trade.
(b) Piracy.
(c) Slavery.
(d) The poaching of ivory.

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

4. How are the beneficial gains from warfare maintained?
(a) Diplomacy.
(b) Active effort.
(c) Military recruitment.
(d) Politics.

5. After the second war with Persia, Greece secured about how many years of peace and freedom from the Persians?
(a) Five hundred.
(b) Seventy.
(c) Two hundred.
(d) Ten.

6. 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 strengthen the support of the people.
(b) They will profit if the war takes place outside their borders.
(c) They will lose international standing.
(d) They will suffer more than they gain.

7. Constable du Guesclin's style was most influenced by which previous general?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Fabius.
(c) Hannibal.
(d) Alexander.

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

9. Who was Caesar's main opponent throughout most of his campaigns?
(a) Pompey.
(b) Hannibal.
(c) The Spartans.
(d) Cleopatra.

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

11. Effective grand strategies must include what factor?
(a) Both indirect and direct methods.
(b) Methods to subjugate conquered peoples.
(c) Methods to maintain whatever is gained.
(d) Propaganda.

12. According to a famous quotation described at the beginning of the book, how important are moral conditions compared to physical conditions?
(a) Moral conditions are equally important.
(b) Moral conditions are about half as important.
(c) Moral conditions do not matter at all.
(d) Moral conditions are three times as important.

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

14. Why did Caesar prefer to win battles and campaigns with as little bloodshed as possible?
(a) He wanted to preserve his own troops at all costs.
(b) He wanted to avoid unneccesary killing for religious reasons.
(c) He wanted to turn defeated opponents into followers.
(d) He was orderly and disliked "messy" battles.

15. In the overall strategic planning for the First World War, what country acted as a buffer between Germany and Russia?
(a) France.
(b) Austria.
(c) Poland.
(d) Prussia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the Emperor of the Western Roman Empire during Belisarius's time?

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

3. Belisarius's legacy caused the Byzantines to adopt what military strategy for centuries?

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

5. What events caused France to become a united nation?

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