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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4 (Chapters 15-19).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was a traditional companion of war for the Russians that was prohibited during the invasion of Germany?
(a) Sick leave.
(b) Warm meals.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Weekends off.

2. The Cabinet in Britain divided from what event in Britain’s past?
(a) The defeat at Sedan.
(b) Hannibal’s victory at Cannae.
(c) The Boer War.
(d) The escape at Dunkirk.

3. As the Battle of Tannenberg ended, what news came regarding Rennenkampf’s army?
(a) That it was on the march but would not reach them that day.
(b) That it was on the march and would be there within the hour.
(c) That it was attacking them from the rear.
(d) That it had joined up with Samsonov’s army.

4. On August 24, after days of terrible news of the disaster of Plan 17, what did Joffre finally tell Messimy?
(a) That it is the fault of the British that everything went wrong.
(b) That the French must still continue to attack, whatever the cost.
(c) That the French must go on the defensive.
(d) That he would lose his coat before admitting defeat.

5. What was the prime objective that governed French policy?
(a) To win the war with Plan 17.
(b) To avenge their defeat at Sedan in 1870.
(c) To enter the war allied to England.
(d) To win the war whatever the cost.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Grey convinced the House that war was a grave possibility, what did he tell Churchill was next to do?

2. As the Prittwitz continued to remain committed to a German retreat, what did Moltke finally do?

3. What took place at two minutes past eight on the morning of August 4?

4. Russia was so alarmed at the German ship Goeben arriving in Turkish waters, that it was even willing to give up its claim to what to keep the peace?

5. How many men did Kitchener announce the Britain must be prepared to put into the field?

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