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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. The British were defeated at Mons. How did the British remember the battle, though?
(a) As a battle of desperate and legendary greatness.
(b) As an utter victory.
(c) As a battle of savage ferocity and barbaric violence.
(d) As a crushing disaster.

2. How many weeks did the Germans estimate Russia would need to mobilize its armies?
(a) Five weeks.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Two weeks.

3. 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)
(a) England.
(b) Belgium.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

4. What part of the French uniform did the former War Minister M. Etienne refuse to give up?
(a) The red trousers.
(b) The white socks.
(c) The blue uniform.
(d) The red kepi.

5. Though Ludendorff was important in the planning, who was the public face of the German victory at Tannenberg?
(a) The Crown Prince.
(b) Kaiser William II.
(c) Von Kluck.
(d) Hindenberg.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Sukhomlinov belive was superior to the bullet?

3. What instrument was played at King Edward VII’s funeral?

4. What does King Albert decide to try after Germany refuses to respond to formal messages to prevent a war?

5. Who was the Home Secretary of Britain when the war began?

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