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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1 (Chapters 1-5).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country created Plan 17?
(a) England.
(b) Russia.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

2. Whose funeral sets the scene in Chapter 1?
(a) William of Orange.
(b) William II of Germany.
(c) Edward VII of England.
(d) King Albert of Belgium.

3. How many weeks did the Germans estimate Russia would need to mobilize its armies?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Five weeks.
(d) Four weeks.

4. Schlieffen’s plan was derived from what ancient general at what ancient battle?
(a) Hannibal at Lake Trasimene.
(b) Hannibal at Cannae.
(c) Scipio at Zama.
(d) Scipio at Cannae.

5. What did Foch say was the first condition of victory?
(a) The desire for freedom.
(b) The will to conquer.
(c) The destruction of the enemy.
(d) The discipline of war.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the end of Chapter 4, how many infantry divisions did Joffre think he could count on from England?

2. What revolutionary way did Schlieffen find to get enough men for his plan?

3. What did Sukhomlinov belive was superior to the bullet?

4. What did the President of France announce was the only form of fighting suited to the French soldier?

5. How many wives had Sukhomlinov had?

(see the answer key)

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