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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. The German army used against France was six times bigger in 1914 than it had been in 1870. How big was it?
(a) 1.5 million men.
(b) 3 million men.
(c) 1 million men.
(d) .5 million men.

2. How many men did Russia have available for military service?
(a) 5,500,000.
(b) 6,000,000.
(c) 5,000,000.
(d) 6,500,000.

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

4. What did Kaiser William II say to M. Pichon of France at dinner that caused a fuss?
(a) That he did not appreciate the French. Not at all.
(b) That the food was too cold for German palettes.
(c) That France would side with Germany in a war with England.
(d) That his French ancestry was a blight on his German pedigree.

5. How many “prongs” would Russia have in its invasion of Germany (65)?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the old Field Marshal Moltke think the next war could last?

2. The doctrine of the offensive in France created even further disdain of what part of the military?

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

4. The artful, indolent, pleasure-loving Sukhomlinov was the Minister of War for what country?

5. If Schlieffen wanted to be bold in his plans, what did Moltke want to do?

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