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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What topic appears in the last few chapters of On War?
(a) The use of large cavalry groups.
(b) The use of artillery techniques.
(c) The use of limited aims in war.
(d) Information gathering.

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

3. What does Clausewitz' experience teach him about war and their similarities?
(a) They all start the same way.
(b) They are all different.
(c) They are identical.
(d) Military geniuses are always involved.

4. What does Clausewitz say defensive attitudes and position are for?
(a) To provide a base for future attacks.
(b) Self preservation.
(c) For weak armies.
(d) For poorly equipped countries.

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

6. What does Clausewitz suggest be done with territories not immediately adjacent to one's country?
(a) Burn everything down.
(b) Hold on to them no matter what.
(c) Annex them.
(d) Release them come winter.

7. How can one determine the policies of a specific country at war according to Clausewitz?
(a) By its war plans.
(b) By knowing the local politician.
(c) By capturing a commanding officer.
(d) By attending a political rally.

8. What does Clausewitz call the moment of a battle where there is opportunity for a decisive victory?
(a) Culmination of the attack.
(b) Height of the engagement.
(c) The turning point.
(d) The end of the struggle.

9. What construction method does Clausewitz use as a metaphor for holding new territories?
(a) Tile laying.
(b) Wall building.
(c) Concrete pouring.
(d) Roof building.

10. What is required to achieve the destruction of the enemy according to Clausewitz in Book 6, Chapter 1?
(a) Deception.
(b) A large army.
(c) Battles.
(d) Good diplomacy.

11. What type of engagement does Clausewitz say has a superior value?
(a) One large engagement.
(b) A combination of engagements.
(c) A quick engagement.
(d) An attrition battle.

12. What part of the population does Clausewitz say have self sacrifice implanted in their psyche?
(a) Men.
(b) Political leaders and clerics.
(c) Merchants and politicians.
(d) Mothers, clerics and soldiers.

13. What is, in a large part, intuitive according to Clausewitz?
(a) Fear and self-preservation.
(b) Joining another army.
(c) Courage.
(d) Effective military leadership.

14. How does Clausewitz think available forces of a country should be used in a war?
(a) On different fronts.
(b) Entirely.
(c) In small groups.
(d) One army group at a time.

15. What building does Clausewitz says is highly desirable for an army to have during the first half of the 19th century?
(a) Large hotel.
(b) Farm.
(c) Bank.
(d) Fortress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Clausewitz disappointed about concerning imperial expansion?

2. What does Clausewitz say can be challenging to do during a particular campaign?

3. What can one do with a small force according to Clausewitz?

4. What terrain does Clausewitz say might allow for a different type of use than the one he advocates?

5. What type of situation are high level leaders expected to oversee according to Clausewitz?

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