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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. Russia was so alarmed at the German ship Goeben arriving in Turkish waters, that it was even willing to give up its claim to what to keep the peace?
(a) St. Petersburg.
(b) The Crimea.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Constantinople.

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

3. What did the cry Kosaken kommen mean?
(a) The commanders are coming.
(b) The Cossack commanders.
(c) The Cossacks are coming.
(d) More sake please.

4. The doctrine of the offensive in France created even further disdain of what part of the military?
(a) The tanks.
(b) The cavalry.
(c) The infantry.
(d) The reserves.

5. Who was the Home Secretary of Britain when the war began?
(a) Joseph Joffre.
(b) Winston Churchill.
(c) Sir Henry Kitchener.
(d) Sir Edward Grey.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many corps did the German army have?

2. How many years had Belgium been independent?

3. What was the only country in Europe that did not have conscription?

4. What did Samsonov do after losing his army in battle at Tannenberg?

5. What was the primary Allied war aim as expressed by Foreign Minister Sazonov?

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