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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author states that the only things that saved Wellington from sure death were his superior riding skills and the presence of __________________, his prize steed.
(a) Paris.
(b) Copenhagen.
(c) Stockholm.
(d) Frankfurt.

2. Hitler taunted who's ignorance of the Clausewitz work?
(a) The British's.
(b) His soldiers'.
(c) His generals'.
(d) The Americans'.

3. Who failed to back up Poland, thereby sealing the country's fate?
(a) Russia.
(b) America.
(c) England.
(d) France.

4. When did Wellington come alive in his military career?
(a) After his military stint in India.
(b) Before his military stint in India.
(c) While in military school.
(d) After the Battle of Waterloo.

5. How close did Germany come to victory in WWI?
(a) Not very close.
(b) Very close.
(c) Not close at all.
(d) Somewhat close.

Short Answer Questions

1. Was staying hidden terrible to Hitler?

2. Hitler was one of the most __________________ leaders of his or any other time.

3. Why did many of the other soldiers view Wellington with some jealousy?

4. What technological advancement was important during the American Revolution, the Peninsular War, and at Waterloo? This proves that military progress is inevitable.

5. The author quotes Grant as saying, "Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike at him as hard as you can and as soon as you can and _________________" (p. 195).

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