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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What factor did Constable du Guesclin rely upon in enemy territory?
(a) Reconnaissance.
(b) Overwhelming power and strength.
(c) Dissent among the occupied people.
(d) Light, fast troops.

2. In addition to the physical gains, why did Fabius employ his brand of warfare?
(a) In order to pillage territories more effectively.
(b) For pyschological effect.
(c) To wear down his opponent's strength.
(d) For pure fame and glory.

3. What was the state of most armies in William of Normandy's time and region?
(a) They were mostly composed of mercenaries.
(b) They were standing, professional armies.
(c) They contained almost exclusively cavalry.
(d) They were mostly poor villagers.

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

5. What was the state of generalship during the British Civil Wars?
(a) Generals were skilled and evenly matched.
(b) Generals were unskilled politicians.
(c) The skills of generals on all sides varied widely.
(d) British generals far outmatched those of other forces.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why, according to the author, were Caesar's strategies insufficient?

2. During Constable du Geusclin's time, the English had what major technological advantage?

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

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

5. What two major elements of martial skill were combined successfully in Europe in the medieval era?

Short Essay Questions

1. What developments in the period between 1854 and 1914 made it more difficult to employ indirect methods?

2. What were Prince Edward's accomplishments in the development of military technology and strategy?

3. How did Constable du Geusclin overcome English technological superiority?

4. Describe some of Napoleon's strategies and innovations.

5. Why was Varro chosen to replace Fabius?

6. Describe the effect of the locomotive on the American Civil War.

7. What was the overall strategy of Fabius in his war against Hannibal?

8. Describe the war between the Byzantines and the Vandals.

9. How did the Greeks achieve victory in the second Greek and Persian war?

10. What were the strategies of the French and Germans during the First World War?

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