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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6, 'Book 8 : War Plans' : Chapter 2, The Instrument of Policy Seeks Limited Aims.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Clausewitz qualify the task of creating a scientific theory for the conduct of war?
(a) Easy.
(b) Annoying.
(c) Impossible.
(d) Difficult.

2. What does Clausewitz tell the reader about his view on formal education?
(a) Not to confuse them for lack of respect.
(b) That he doesn't care about formal education.
(c) That he despises teachers.
(d) That he wants to be a teacher.

3. What is the French definition of an invasion according to Clausewitz?
(a) An attack targeting a specific location.
(b) An attack driving deep into enemy territory.
(c) An attack targeting the border lands.
(d) An attack targeting the capital.

4. What does Clausewitz think of the location where the war plans are drawn?
(a) It must be near the front line.
(b) It does not matter.
(c) It must be made as far from the front line as possible.
(d) It matters.

5. What does Clausewitz say he is trying to do in Book 3, Chapter 2?
(a) To critique concepts by other authors.
(b) To stop writing and start teaching.
(c) To create a new concept from previously described basics.
(d) To demand a promotion for his work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What situation does Clausewitz envision being the only one where one can completely destroy the army of the enemy?

2. What does Clausewitz call the area where military action occurs?

3. How is Book 7 "On Attack" seen by Clausewitz?

4. What is the top priority of each side during a battle according to Clausewitz?

5. What does Clausewitz say influences the answers provided by men about the war?

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