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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 (Chapters 20-Afterword).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Some of Russia’s deficiencies in war had been exposed in its war with what country less than a decade before World War I?
(a) The Japanese.
(b) The Germans.
(c) The Vietcong.
(d) The Chinese.

2. How many men did Russia have available for military service?
(a) 6,000,000.
(b) 6,500,000.
(c) 5,000,000.
(d) 5,500,000.

3. What did the German armies do during the first four days of Dubail’s and Castelnau’s offensive into Lorraine?
(a) They retired slowly, fighting for ever inch of territory.
(b) They retired slowly, according to their plan.
(c) They attacked and drove back the French.
(d) The held their ground and did not give an inch of territory.

4. Were the French unaware of the possibility of an attack from the German right wing?
(a) No. They just didn’t care.
(b) Yes. They never saw it coming.
(c) No. They counted on it.
(d) Yes. It was inconceivable for them.

5. What anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo had almost arrived when the British reached it on their march to Mons?
(a) The 200th anniversary.
(b) The 100th anniversary.
(c) The 20th anniversary.
(d) The 50th anniversary.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Kitchener decide he must do to help the situation of the BEF in France?

3. The German army used against France was six times bigger in 1914 than it had been in 1870. How big was it?

4. When Grey sent telegrams asking for a confirmation of Belgian neutrality, who responded within an hour?

5. The German Prince Rupprecht argued that what was the best way he could keep as many French troops as possible occupied?

(see the answer key)

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