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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13: The South-Eastern or Mediterranean Theatre.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What distinction does the author make during the discussion of the wars fought by Hannibal, Scipio and Caesar?
(a) Decisive vs indecisive results.
(b) Direct vs indirect approaches.
(c) Strategy vs tactics.
(d) Free vs conscripted armies.

2. In what way did Caesar excel as a general?
(a) At sapping the morale of enemy forces.
(b) In battles in unusual and difficult terrain.
(c) In set-piece battles on open plains.
(d) At destroying enemy armies wholesale.

3. What events caused France to become a united nation?
(a) The French Revolution.
(b) The country's invasion by foreigners.
(c) The politicians and actions by Germany.
(d) The formation of the United States of America.

4. How does the author characterize the France that develops under Napoleon?
(a) It was weaker than it appeared at the time.
(b) It was a menace.
(c) It was a strong force for peace.
(d) It lacked real military strength.

5. Fabius was famous for what tactic?
(a) Forestalling engagements until the proper time.
(b) Employing highly mobile light forces.
(c) Guerilla warfare.
(d) Forcing the enemy to attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to the physical gains, why did Fabius employ his brand of warfare?

2. Why, according to the author, were Caesar's strategies insufficient?

3. What characteristic of the English occupation of France during the Hundred Year's war argues for the results being indecisive?

4. Mobility favors troops of what type?

5. What bias are generals likely to carry during war councils?

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