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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4 (Chapters 15-19).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Grey convinced the House that war was a grave possibility, what did he tell Churchill was next to do?
(a) Send France an assurance of English commitment.
(b) Declare war on Belgium.
(c) Send Germany an ultimatum to stop invading Belgium.
(d) Declare war on Germany.

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

3. What did the Russian soldiers do when they saw an airplane, regardless of whose side it was on?
(a) Waved in a friendly manner.
(b) Used anti-aircraft guns to bring it down.
(c) Stared in amazement.
(d) Shot at it.

4. Who was asked to be the Governor of Paris and to direct its defense?
(a) Sir John French.
(b) Joffre.
(c) Gallieni.
(d) Poincare.

5. How many “prongs” would Russia have in its invasion of Germany (65)?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day was Brussels occupied by the Germans?

2. What anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo had almost arrived when the British reached it on their march to Mons?

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

4. What former U.S president was present at the funeral of Edward VII?

5. In the end of Chapter 4, how many infantry divisions did Joffre think he could count on from England?

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