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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. Who were the rules created for according to Clausewitz?
(a) The military.
(b) The poor.
(c) The unintelligent.
(d) The rich.

2. What cannot be underestimated according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) The need for an army to walk.
(b) The physical effort.
(c) The intellectual training.
(d) The need for good horses.

3. What are Clausewitz views on fear in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) A large army is less prone to it.
(b) It is a good condition to put the enemy in.
(c) It should be ignored are irrelevant.
(d) It should be mastered by soldiers.

4. Why were the rules created according to Clausewitz?
(a) To prevent the military from taking power.
(b) To prevent civilians from interfering with war plans.
(c) To provide guidance on how to behave and act.
(d) To prevent soldiers from revolting.

5. According to Clausewitz, what matters when a general makes adjustments to the war plan?
(a) Their location.
(b) Their experience.
(c) Their personal interest.
(d) Their state of mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Clausewitz say fares best at war with the consequences of friction?

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

3. What is strategy according to Clausewitz in Book 3, Chapter 1?

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

5. What do allies do concerning weaknesses according to Clausewitz?

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