This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 5, Method & Routine, Critical Analysis, Historical Examples.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tenet does Clausewitz admit previous war theorists got right?
(a) Cavalry cannot be defeated.
(b) Engagement is a sign of a weak commander.
(c) Commanding officers are paramount to any army.
(d) Engagement is the only effective means of war.

2. What type of operations does Clausewitz say can help in the outcome of war?
(a) Operations to try to occupy more land.
(b) Operations to try to capture the capital city of the enemy.
(c) Operations of political significance.
(d) Operations to try to destroy the enemy's army.

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

4. Why do men fight each other according to Clausewitz?
(a) Hostile intentions alone.
(b) Hostile feelings and hostile intentions.
(c) Hostile feelings alone.
(d) Hostile feelings and need to play.

5. What does Clausewitz claim as a vital component of critical analysis?
(a) Studying at 2 or more war colleges.
(b) Have a classical education.
(c) Be from an aristocratic family.
(d) Investigation and evaluation of means used in warfare.