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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 is the top priority of each side during a battle according to Clausewitz?
(a) To hold the line whatever happens.
(b) To preserve own's fighting force.
(c) To destroy the enemy.
(d) To break the enemy's morale.

2. What is strategy according to Clausewitz in Book 3, Chapter 1?
(a) The thinking prior to battle.
(b) The supply line safety.
(c) The use of engagements.
(d) The setting up of the army.

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

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

5. What portion of the war plans do lower ranking figures usually implement according to Clausewitz?
(a) The small portion.
(b) The unimportant portion.
(c) The easy portion.
(d) The tactical portion.

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 are the top commanders more prone to suffer from according to Clausewitz?

3. Who were the rules created for according to Clausewitz?

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

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

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