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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 dictates how much control an official must maintain over others?
(a) His gender.
(b) His rank.
(c) His age.
(d) His country.

2. What adds to the challenges of the execution of a battle plan according to Clausewitz?
(a) The situation not appearing as it is.
(b) Bad terrain.
(c) Inexperienced soldiers.
(d) Bad commanders.

3. 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 generals implementing it.
(d) The results.

4. What definition does Clausewitz give for "friction"?
(a) Soldier mental breakdown.
(b) Anything bizarre making things difficult.
(c) Foreigners among the ranks.
(d) Small battles.

5. Where should strategic plans be made according to Clausewitz?
(a) At mid level.
(b) On the spot.
(c) At the highest level.
(d) At low level.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What controls the strategist according to Clausewitz?

5. According to Clausewitz, what does the power of the attack and the defense do over time?

(see the answer key)

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