On War Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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On War Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 4, Art & Science of War: Classifications.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the first war theorists only consider what could be mathematically calculated when they created the first war theory according to Clausewitz?
(a) They wanted the theory to be easily taught.
(b) They didn't care about war.
(c) They wanted to reach a set of sure and positive conclusion.
(d) They were mathematicians.

2. How does Clausewitz sees war in Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) As a continuation of policy by other means.
(b) As a necessity for the economy.
(c) As a one time event that politicians cannot control.
(d) As a way for generals to fight boredom.

3. How does Clausewitz sees the first 6 books he wrote in his notes?
(a) As a rough draft.
(b) As a formless mass that needs to be reworked.
(c) As a ready to publish version.
(d) As being stolen from another author.

4. What types of soldiers does Clausewitz say tend to lose heart when they encounter combat?
(a) The inexperienced and followers.
(b) Married soldiers and the sick.
(c) Young officers.
(d) Poorly trained soldiers.

5. What is the aim of war according to Clausewitz?
(a) Disarm the enemy.
(b) Destroy the capital city of the enemy.
(c) Destroy the country side of the enemy.
(d) Get a better army.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clausewitz define the nature of war at the beginning of Book 1, Chapter 2?

2. What does Clausewitz say must determine the amount of efforts and resources put in a war?

3. What does Clausewitz think of wars between civilized nations compared to savages?

4. What does Clausewitz say indicates the will's resistance to a single blow?

5. What is war NOT, according to Clausewitz?

(see the answer key)

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