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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. 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 had wanted the job of Commander in Chief for his entire life.
(c) Because he really did not want the job of Commander in Chief.
(d) Because he realized that the Russian promises to aid the French was more than they could fulfill.

2. What was the elder Moltke found reading on mobilization day in 1870?
(a) Lady Audley’s Secret.
(b) The Lord of the Rings.
(c) The Great Illusion.
(d) Germany and the Next War.

3. Who was asked to be the Governor of Paris and to direct its defense?
(a) Poincare.
(b) Gallieni.
(c) Sir John French.
(d) Joffre.

4. What was the situation of the German navy and merchant shipping by the end of August?
(a) They were gathering in the North Sea to fight with the British.
(b) They had conquered the seas.
(c) They had resorted to incessant U-boat attacks.
(d) They had disappeared from the open seas.

5. Why did the Council in Britain order at the last minute that only four out of the six divisions be sent to France?
(a) A German landing on British soil.
(b) A German Zepplin bombing of London.
(c) The French declared they did not neex six divisions to help them.
(d) An invasion scare.

Short Answer Questions

1. In general, the Battle of Gumbinnen was a victory for what country?

2. The German ultimatum to what country expired at noon on Saturday, August 1?

3. What was in the large, red dispatch box brought in to the British government leaders at the end of Chapter 7?

4. While the German ships in Chapter 10 sailed through the night, dogged by a British ship, what did their inferior coal do?

5. How many men did Kitchener announce the Britain must be prepared to put into the field?

(see the answer key)

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