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

2. What does Clausewitz warn the reader not to do in regards to the description of strategic maneuvers?
(a) To think Napoleon was a genius.
(b) To follow past battle plans to the letter.
(c) To think too much.
(d) To oversimplify.

3. Why is the offensive party's line of thinking only concerned with the attack according to Clausewitz?
(a) Attack is more simple.
(b) Attack is usually an all in move.
(c) Attack minded generals are not smart enough for multi-level thinking.
(d) He can boast completeness.

4. What general rule does Clausewitz give concerning defense and attack?
(a) Generals ususally prefer attacks.
(b) Attack is superior.
(c) General should adapt to the situation.
(d) A particular general will be good at one or the other.

5. What is reading supposed to provide the military reader according to Clausewitz?
(a) A good idea of what to expect on the battlefield.
(b) Preparatory guidance.
(c) A blueprint for war.
(d) Time to reflect on their lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What qualifies military geniuses according to Clausewitz?

2. What is the Russian front famous for according to Clausewitz?

3. What does Clausewitz say will force an enemy to withdraw from a previously conquered territory?

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

5. What does Clausewitz think of genius and established rules?

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