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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19: The Theory of Strategy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a common method for generals employing the indirect approach?
(a) Using teams of mercenaries.
(b) Besieging large towns.
(c) Luring opponents into weak positions.
(d) Moving rapidly without support.

2. According to a famous quotation described at the beginning of the book, how important are moral conditions compared to physical conditions?
(a) Moral conditions are about half as important.
(b) Moral conditions do not matter at all.
(c) Moral conditions are equally important.
(d) Moral conditions are three times as important.

3. What characteristic of the English occupation of France during the Hundred Year's war argues for the results being indecisive?
(a) The brief nature of the "conquered condition."
(b) The failure of other states to recognize England's claims.
(c) The continuity of French government and rule.
(d) Religious strife.

4. How are the beneficial gains from warfare maintained?
(a) Politics.
(b) Diplomacy.
(c) Active effort.
(d) Military recruitment.

5. What was Napoleon able to accomplish that Hitler could not?
(a) He matched England's naval dominance.
(b) He ended his war peacefully.
(c) He conquered Russia.
(d) Non-French people were happy to live under his rule.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one problem of relying upon locomotives in warfare?

2. How did Caesar achieve relatively bloodless victories?

3. What was Germany's problem in Russia with regards to grand strategy?

4. Which of the following was not a major branch of the military during Cromwell's time?

5. Within the subject of grand strategy, what is one of the benefits of closed mindedness among the populace?

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