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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. In spite of reports of disaster and defeat, both Wilson and Joffre continued to plan on what strategy as Chapter 14 draws to a close?
(a) To evacuate and retreat to Paris.
(b) To continue attacking the Germans.
(c) To hold the line where they were.
(d) To begin to withdraw.
2. How many German men were being assembled along the Belgian and French frontiers?
(a) 6,000,000.
(b) 1,000,000.
(c) 1,500,000.
(d) 2,000,000.
3. What were Schlieffen’s last words about the right wing?
(a) To brush the Channel with its sleeve.
(b) To make it fast.
(c) To keep it balanced.
(d) To make it strong.
4. The British were defeated at Mons. How did the British remember the battle, though?
(a) As an utter victory.
(b) As a battle of desperate and legendary greatness.
(c) As a crushing disaster.
(d) As a battle of savage ferocity and barbaric violence.
5. Why did France order a ten-kilometer withdrawal from its frontier on July 30?
(a) To ensure that the soldiers didn’t get too comfortable close to German lines.
(b) To ensure that the blame of starting the war would be on Germany.
(c) To make sure desertion rates stayed low.
(d) To try to get Belgium to join with them.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was the elder Moltke found reading on mobilization day in 1870?
2. As the Allies retreated from the German advance, British casualties continued to grow, solidifying Sir John French’s desire to do what?
3. Schlieffen’s plan was derived from what ancient general at what ancient battle?
4. 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?
5. What country was Bethmann referring to when he said, “it was like striking a man from behind while he was fighting for his life against two assailants” (129)
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