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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. What was the medieval city of Louvain known for?
(a) The oldest church in France.
(b) It’s University and Library.
(c) The birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.
(d) Its capital building.

2. The German Prince Rupprecht argued that what was the best way he could keep as many French troops as possible occupied?
(a) By opening negotiations.
(b) By attacking.
(c) By defending.
(d) By beating a hasty retreat.

3. What was the only country in Europe that did not have conscription?
(a) Russia.
(b) Britain.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

4. How long did the old Field Marshal Moltke think the next war could last?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 30 years.
(d) 20 weeks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ludendorff hear from Colonel Tappen that astonished him?

2. What was a traditional companion of war for the Russians that was prohibited during the invasion of Germany?

3. Why did Brussels go “mad with excitement” in Chapter 11 (176)?

4. Which of these was not one of the three military minds that thought the war would last years, not months?

5. What set Bismarck apart from other German leaders?

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