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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3 (Chapters 10-14).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the morning of the Battle of Mons, Sir John French estimated the German forces they were about to fight at one or two army corps plus cavalry. How large was it really?
(a) Sir John French was accurate in his assessment.
(b) Four corps and three cavalry divisions.
(c) Sixteen corps but no cavalry.
(d) Six corps and some cavalry.

2. After a day of fierce fighting, the British withdrew from Mons. What did the Germans do?
(a) They pursued their enemies with great energy.
(b) They withdrew as well.
(c) They were hurt from the days fighting and did not seriously pursue their enemies.
(d) They pursued their enemies, but wearily.

3. The German and French attacks, each from their extreme right wing, is compared to what?
(a) A diving airplane.
(b) An escalator.
(c) A subway.
(d) A revolving door.

4. In spite of reports of disaster and defeat, both Wilson and Joffre continued to plan on what strategy as Chapter 14 draws to a close?
(a) To hold the line where they were.
(b) To continue attacking the Germans.
(c) To evacuate and retreat to Paris.
(d) To begin to withdraw.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dominated the British staff in the end of Chapter 14?

2. What did the British “requisition” (140) from the Turkish?

3. What part of the French uniform did the former War Minister M. Etienne refuse to give up?

4. When the German attack on the forts of Liege failed miserably, what did Ludendorff insist needed to be brought into action?

5. Why did the French insist that Russia attack by the 15th day of war, regardless of its readiness?

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