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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. What general rule does Clausewitz give concerning defense and attack?
(a) Generals ususally prefer attacks.
(b) Attack is superior.
(c) General should adapt to the situation.
(d) A particular general will be good at one or the other.

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

3. Who does Clausewitz say attacked Prussia twice 20 years ago?
(a) France.
(b) Russia.
(c) England.
(d) Italy.

4. What can attack and defense be transformed into according to Clausewitz?
(a) Into chaos.
(b) Their opposites.
(c) Into pure attack.
(d) Into an all in situation.

5. What should military people do when they are not on the battlefield according to Clausewitz?
(a) Read.
(b) Train.
(c) Relax.
(d) Leave the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tenet does Clausewitz admit previous war theorists got right?

2. What is military life about according to Clausewitz?

3. What definition does Clausewitz give for "friction"?

4. When is initiative more helpful according to Clausewitz?

5. What does Clausewitz compare the old "art of war" to to conclude its uselessness?

(see the answer key)

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