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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 (Chapters 20-Afterword).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the German ships were allowed to enter the Dardanelles, what was the order for the forts to do if British ships followed?
(a) To fire on them.
(b) To send them away with a stern warning.
(c) To fire at them with a surprise torpedo attack.
(d) To let them pass.

2. What instrument was played at King Edward VII’s funeral?
(a) Drums and bagpipes.
(b) Drums, bagpipes, and flutes.
(c) Horns, drums, and bagpipes.
(d) Horns and drums.

3. Why did the French insist that Russia attack by the 15th day of war, regardless of its readiness?
(a) They wanted Germany to be forced to fight on two fronts.
(b) They knew Russia would utterly defeat the Germans.
(c) They knew Britain would join them if the Russians did.
(d) They wanted Germany to leave them alone.

4. What does King Albert decide to try after Germany refuses to respond to formal messages to prevent a war?
(a) He decides to try a private appeal to the Kaiser.
(b) He decided to visit Berlin to calm things down.
(c) He decided to raise more soldiers and prepare for war.
(d) He decided to try a private phone call with the Kaiser.

5. The Germans put the number of victims in the massacre at Andenne at 110 people. What was the Belgian number?
(a) 115.
(b) 194.
(c) 200.
(d) 211.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the Allies retreated from the German advance, British casualties continued to grow, solidifying Sir John French’s desire to do what?

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

3. How many men did Russia have available for military service?

4. How long did Russian pessimists think the war would last, causing them to be labeled “defeatists”? (119)

5. What former U.S president was present at the funeral of Edward VII?

(see the answer key)

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