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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, 'Book 7' The Attack : Chapter 1, Various Aspects of Attack.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say of the majority of intelligence information?
(a) It is too much information.
(b) It is accurate.
(c) It is false.
(d) It is not gathered fast enough.

2. What brings value to a strategy according to Clausewitz?
(a) The political gain of the emperor.
(b) How well the war divert people from actual problems.
(c) The results.
(d) The generals implementing it.

3. What controls the strategist according to Clausewitz?
(a) The civilian powers.
(b) Duty to the troops and to the objectives.
(c) The rules of engagement.
(d) The generals.

4. What are the defensive lines of thinking concerned about according to Clausewitz?
(a) Attack and counter attack.
(b) Fortification.
(c) Attack.
(d) Troop placement.

5. According to Clausewitz, what does the power of the attack and the defense do over time?
(a) Grows.
(b) Stays the same.
(c) Declines.
(d) Balance themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say can alleviate fear in an army and improve performances?

2. What are Clausewitz views on fear in Book 2, Chapter 3?

3. What qualities does Clausewitz describe as imperative for a commander?

4. What is precious to an army according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?

5. What does Clausewitz say clouds the reality of one's position within a situation?

(see the answer key)

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