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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, 'Book 7' The Attack : Chapter 2, Without a Decision, Invasion, Victory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the "art of war" about according to Clausewitz?
(a) Defeating your enemy in one blow.
(b) Strategic mastery.
(c) Tactical mastery.
(d) Establishment of an army.

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

3. What does Clausewitz say clouds the reality of one's position within a situation?
(a) Over confidence.
(b) The fog of war.
(c) Bad terrain.
(d) Fear.

4. What does Clausewitz tell the reader about his view on formal education?
(a) Not to confuse them for lack of respect.
(b) That he wants to be a teacher.
(c) That he doesn't care about formal education.
(d) That he despises teachers.

5. What terrain does Clausewitz say might allow for a different type of use than the one he advocates?
(a) Swamp.
(b) River bound.
(c) Mountain.
(d) Flat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What portion of the war plans do lower ranking figures usually implement according to Clausewitz?

2. How were the first attempts at theorizing war according to Clausewitz?

3. What does Clausewitz say of obstinacy?

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

5. Why does Clausewitz says the attacking force loses strength as it goes deeper into enemy territory?

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