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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 did the British “requisition” (140) from the Turkish?
(a) Five million pounds owed as a war debt.
(b) Two ships they had made for them.
(c) Five ships the Turkish had lying in an British port.
(d) A promise to stay out of the war.

2. When the Grand Duke was appointed Comander in Chief of the Russian forces, why did he shed tears?
(a) Because he was overjoyed to use the Russians to help the French.
(b) Because he really did not want the job of Commander in Chief.
(c) Because he realized that the Russian promises to aid the French was more than they could fulfill.
(d) Because he had wanted the job of Commander in Chief for his entire life.

3. In general, the Battle of Gumbinnen was a victory for what country?
(a) Russia.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) The United States.

4. How many German men were being assembled along the Belgian and French frontiers?
(a) 6,000,000.
(b) 1,000,000.
(c) 1,500,000.
(d) 2,000,000.

5. What took place at two minutes past eight on the morning of August 4?
(a) The German ultimatum to Belgium was rejected.
(b) The Germans crossed the Belgian border.
(c) The French assured Britain to respect Belgian neutrality.
(d) The British sent their ultimatum to Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was asked to be the Governor of Paris and to direct its defense?

2. What made Hindenburg stand out as a candidate to replace Prittwitz as Commander of the German Eighth Army?

3. The destruction of what army was the German general von Kluck’s task?

4. What does King Albert decide to try after Germany refuses to respond to formal messages to prevent a war?

5. On what day did a small detachment of the Russian army open the offensive into East Prussia?

(see the answer key)

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