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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 5, Method & Routine, Critical Analysis, Historical Examples.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say about friction and strength?
(a) Strength is more important.
(b) Ability to face friction is more important.
(c) They are unimportant.
(d) They are equally important.

2. What are Clausewitz views on fear in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) A large army is less prone to it.
(b) It should be mastered by soldiers.
(c) It should be ignored are irrelevant.
(d) It is a good condition to put the enemy in.

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

4. What does Clausewitz say armies were like after the advent of tactics?
(a) Sending one wave after the other.
(b) Barely effective.
(c) Effective fighting forces.
(d) Automata.

5. What theory does Clausewitz think many people have difficulty with?
(a) Counter insurgency.
(b) Tactics.
(c) Major Operations.
(d) Intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the "art of war" about according to Clausewitz?

2. What does Clausewitz say is more difficult to do during a war?

3. What definition of war does Clausewitz give?

4. What did previous theorists exclude from the rules according to Clausewitz?

5. What was formerly a synonym of the "art of war" in Book 2, Chapter 4?

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