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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was unusual about the Wars of Spanish Succession?
(a) They were extremely short.
(b) They were never officially ended.
(c) They took place outside of either nation's territory.
(d) They were technically carried out between civilian organizations.

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

3. In what area of generalship did Belisarius excel?
(a) Defensive strategy.
(b) Offensive strategy.
(c) Logistics.
(d) Fire weapons.

4. At the time of the Wars of Spanish Succession, what was the state of most European nations?
(a) They badly needed more manpower to carry out large wars.
(b) They were ruled by various princes and not united.
(c) They were becoming democracies and republics.
(d) They were becoming industrialized.

5. Compared to normal military strategies, indirect strategies strive to achieve what goal?
(a) Purely material goals.
(b) The same goal.
(c) Multiple subsidiary goals.
(d) Purely psychological goals.

6. Which of the following is a major risk in using a standing army with very long individual terms of service?
(a) Budget concerns.
(b) Teamwork.
(c) Entitlement.
(d) Complacency.

7. During the British Civil Wars, what were the prospects for sweeping victories and conquests?
(a) They were unlimited, given enough resources.
(b) The author could not comment on the prospects.
(c) They were limited.
(d) They were unlimited, given enough time.

8. How long does the author say it took Caesar to make the Mediterranean his?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Thirty years.
(d) Two years.

9. What type of new military technology is discussed in depth at the beginning of the book?
(a) Chemical weapons.
(b) Nuclear weapons.
(c) Helicopters.
(d) Strategic bombers.

10. When an enemy is attacked along a "natural line of expectation," what is the usual result?
(a) The enemy will not be able to counter effectively.
(b) The enemy's strength will be worn down.
(c) The enemy has a high chance of resisting the attack.
(d) The enemy will not be prepared for the attack.

11. According to the author, it is critically important to do what to every soldier in a military force?
(a) Maintain their individuality.
(b) Equip and protect them.
(c) Train them to be leaders.
(d) Psychologically condition them.

12. According to the indirect method, which of the following should NOT be attacked?
(a) A small but well-held garrison.
(b) The enemy's lines of communication.
(c) The enemy's supply lines.
(d) A lightly-defended city.

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

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

15. How does the author define "Grand Strategy"?
(a) The broad strategic military movement of forces.
(b) The policies that govern or closely relate to Generalship.
(c) The organization of mass military forces.
(d) The attack and defense of large regions.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, when did the first use of military strategy in Europe occur?

2. Which general is attributed to stating and frequently reciting the famous line given in this chapter about the relative importance of the moral and the physical?

3. When moving to engage the superior Scottish forces, what was the nature of Cromwell's overall strategic maneuver?

4. When did Belisarius carry out his wars of reconquest?

5. The author suggests that which of the following can easily become involved in grand strategy?

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