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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 does Clausewitz says of the people that can deal with friction?
(a) They are very rare.
(b) Military genius.
(c) Scholars are usually among them.
(d) They will show up when they are needed.

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

3. What are the two types of courage mentioned by Clausewitz?
(a) Courage to put one self before anyone else and courage to hold on to ones position when incompetent.
(b) Courage of taking responsibility and courage to send underlings to battle
(c) Courage of taking responsibility and personal courage.
(d) Courage to retreat and courage to sacrifice more than necessary

4. What does Clausewitz say was setup as a final arbiter of war in the former theory of the "art of war"?
(a) Infantry.
(b) Artillery.
(c) Supply.
(d) Cavalry.

5. What effect can physical violence have on troops if they don't understand why violence should be used according to Clausewitz?
(a) Fear.
(b) Anticipation.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Drop in morale.

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of soldiers does Clausewitz say tend to lose heart when they encounter combat?

2. How does Clausewitz sees war in Book 1, Chapter 1?

3. What construction method does Clausewitz use as a metaphor for holding new territories?

4. What does Clausewitz say has a profound effect on methods used in war?

5. What does Clausewitz say about the use of the forces available in Book 3, Chapter 2?

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