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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, On Strategy in General : Chapter 2, Force, Reserves & Space.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What brings value to a strategy according to Clausewitz?
(a) The results.
(b) The generals implementing it.
(c) The political gain of the emperor.
(d) How well the war divert people from actual problems.

2. What effect can physical violence have on troops if they don't understand why violence should be used according to Clausewitz?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Anticipation.
(c) Fear.
(d) Drop in morale.

3. What is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?
(a) The first requirement.
(b) The second requirement.
(c) Unnecessary if he follows orders.
(d) Something that makes no difference.

4. What does Clausewitz say of obstinacy?
(a) It always brings victory.
(b) It is a sign of genius.
(c) It is necessary.
(d) It is a fault of character.

5. What was not considered a suitable subject for theory in the former "art of war" according to Clausewitz?
(a) Strategy.
(b) Tactics.
(c) Army building.
(d) The conduct of war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz tell the reader is better than reading and learning about war strategy from books?

2. What was formerly a synonym of the "art of war" in Book 2, Chapter 4?

3. What does discernment help superior officers do with the information gathered according to Clausewitz?

4. Where should strategic plans be made according to Clausewitz?

5. What must the strategist do during war according to Clausewitz?

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