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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. What do the kindhearted think, according to Clausewitz?
(a) The true goal of war is acquiring farmland.
(b) War is not a necessity for nations to prosper.
(c) There is a way to disarm the enemy without too much bloodshed.
(d) War is done by gentlemen for gentlemen.

2. What definition does Clausewitz give for "friction"?
(a) Foreigners among the ranks.
(b) Anything bizarre making things difficult.
(c) Soldier mental breakdown.
(d) Small battles.

3. What cannot be underestimated according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) The physical effort.
(b) The need for an army to walk.
(c) The need for good horses.
(d) The intellectual training.

4. What led to the need for a theory on the "art of war," according to Clausewtiz?
(a) Reflections on the events of war.
(b) The creation of war colleges.
(c) The need to train more efficient Generals.
(d) The need to sell more books.

5. Who said that the commander in chief of an army must resolve problems like great mathematicians, such as Newton and Euler?
(a) Clausewitz.
(b) Charles XII.
(c) Frederick the Great.
(d) Napoleon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clausewitz describe the inexperienced soldier's first encounter with war?

2. How does Clausewitz sees the first 6 books he wrote in his notes?

3. What does Clausewitz say of the majority of intelligence information?

4. What does Clausewitz says of the people that can deal with friction?

5. According to Clausewitz, what general would never have prevailed had he fought like Charles XII?

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