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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Book 6: Defence : Chapter 1, Attack & Defence, The People in Arms.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. 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.
2. What is strategy according to Clausewitz in Book 3, Chapter 1?
(a) The setting up of the army.
(b) The supply line safety.
(c) The use of engagements.
(d) The thinking prior to battle.
3. Why don't civilized nations execute their prisoners according to Clausewitz?
(a) It is against the Geneva Convention.
(b) They do not have time to take prisoners.
(c) Intelligence plays a higher part in warfare.
(d) They do not want to waste bullets.
4. What general rule does Clausewitz give concerning defense and attack?
(a) Attack is superior.
(b) General should adapt to the situation.
(c) Generals ususally prefer attacks.
(d) A particular general will be good at one or the other.
5. According to Clausewitz, what cannot be ignored in war?
(a) Moral values.
(b) The breed of the horses.
(c) The canon's maker.
(d) The walking speed of the army.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is suspension of action in war usually a sign of according to Clausewitz?
2. What faulty concept did theorists try to condense previous theories in according to Clausewitz?
3. What is the Russian front famous for according to Clausewitz?
4. What does Clausewitz say indicates the will's resistance to a single blow?
5. What event does Clausewitz fear would make his book liable to endless misinterpretation?
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