Chapter Chronology

Quiz for Viewpoints 28.2: Russian Views of War and Revolution

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1. According to the Army Intelligence Report, which of these best describes the mood of the Russian army in October 1917?

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Correct: The answer is c. The report described an army that no longer had faith in its leader and was ready to mutiny.
Incorrect: The answer is c. The report described an army that no longer had faith in its leader and was ready to mutiny.
1. According to the Army Intelligence Report, which of these best describes the mood of the Russian army in October 1917?

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2. Which of these political parties enjoyed the most support among ordinary soldiers?

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Correct: The answer is a. The Army Intelligence Report described a situation in which the army was increasingly radicalized, with virtually no support for moderate political parties.
Incorrect: The answer is a. The Army Intelligence Report described a situation in which the army was increasingly radicalized, with virtually no support for moderate political parties.
2. Which of these political parties enjoyed the most support among ordinary soldiers?

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3. What did the Army Intelligence Report conclude?

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Correct: The answer is c. Unless drastic measures were taken immediately, the report predicted the “complete demoralization and destruction of the army.”
Incorrect: The answer is c. Unless drastic measures were taken immediately, the report predicted the “complete demoralization and destruction of the army.”
3. What did the Army Intelligence Report conclude?

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4. What was the central message of the Petrograd Garrison?

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Correct: The answer is d. The Petrograd Garrison declared the Coalition a “tool of the enemies of the people.” As such, it had to be overthrown.
Incorrect: The answer is d. The Petrograd Garrison declared the Coalition a “tool of the enemies of the people.” As such, it had to be overthrown.
4. What was the central message of the Petrograd Garrison?

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5. Who did the Petrograd Garrison think should hold power?

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Correct: The answer is a. The Soviets were councils made up of workers and soldiers. In effect, by calling for “All power to the Soviets!” the Petrograd Garrison was calling for a Communist takeover of the government.
Incorrect: The answer is a. The Soviets were councils made up of workers and soldiers. In effect, by calling for “All power to the Soviets!” the Petrograd Garrison was calling for a Communist takeover of the government.
5. Who did the Petrograd Garrison think should hold power?