The Guns of August Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Barbara W. Tuchman
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 146 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Guns of August Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Barbara W. Tuchman
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 146 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1 (Chapters 1-5).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the President of France announce was the only form of fighting suited to the French soldier?
(a) The offensive.
(b) The defensive.
(c) The agressive.
(d) The passive.

2. What were Schlieffen’s last words about the right wing?
(a) To make it fast.
(b) To keep it balanced.
(c) To make it strong.
(d) To brush the Channel with its sleeve.

3. Schlieffen’s plan was derived from what ancient general at what ancient battle?
(a) Scipio at Zama.
(b) Hannibal at Cannae.
(c) Scipio at Cannae.
(d) Hannibal at Lake Trasimene.

4. The doctrine of the offensive in France created even further disdain of what part of the military?
(a) The cavalry.
(b) The infantry.
(c) The reserves.
(d) The tanks.

5. Who was the ninth king attending Edward VII’s funeral whom “few observers had eyes for” (3)?
(a) King Albert of Belgium.
(b) King George of England.
(c) King William II of Germany.
(d) General Joffre of France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was “an unimportant obstacle” (18) to Schlieffen, along with the River Pregel?

2. What part of the French uniform did the former War Minister M. Etienne refuse to give up?

3. What did Kaiser William II say to M. Pichon of France at dinner that caused a fuss?

4. Why did the French insist that Russia attack by the 15th day of war, regardless of its readiness?

5. If Schlieffen wanted to be bold in his plans, what did Moltke want to do?

(see the answer key)

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