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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 must the strategist do during war according to Clausewitz?
(a) Use past strategies.
(b) Maintain control.
(c) Always use the same strategy.
(d) Change strategies every few days.

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

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

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

5. What tends to exacerbate falsehood according to Clausewitz?
(a) Bad intelligence officers.
(b) Fear.
(c) Overconfidence.
(d) Low self esteem.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adds to the challenges of the execution of a battle plan according to Clausewitz?

2. How does Clausewitz describe the inexperienced soldier's first encounter with war?

3. What complements each method of defense according to Clausewitz in Book 5, Chapter 1?

4. What does Clausewitz think of genius and established rules?

5. What does Clausewitz say of the majority of intelligence information?

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