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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Eighteenth Century-Marlborough and Frederick.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Marlborough was notable for his use of what stratagems?
(a) Tactical withdrawls.
(b) Bold frontal attacks.
(c) Concentrated fire.
(d) Indirect manuevers.

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

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

4. How does the author define "Generalship"?
(a) The actual directing of military forces.
(b) The dominating force of leadership of a commander.
(c) The respect received from the troops.
(d) The chain of military command.

5. Who was the Emperor of the Western Roman Empire during Belisarius's time?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Justinian.
(c) Quintus.
(d) Nero.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time of the Wars of Spanish Succession, what was the state of most European nations?

2. What factor hampered Marlborough's progress?

3. Why did the war chief Vitiges decide not to fight Belisarius in Naples?

4. Who was Caesar's main opponent throughout most of his campaigns?

5. According to the author, when did the first use of military strategy in Europe occur?

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