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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 populace trained to do according to Clausewitz?
(a) Submit to others.
(b) Take up arms against the country's enemies.
(c) To complain or sabotage.
(d) Rebel.

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

3. 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) Bad commanders.
(d) Inexperienced soldiers.

4. According to Clausewitz, what is decision outside the realm of strategy?
(a) Luck.
(b) Diplomacy.
(c) Tactical mastery.
(d) Casual force.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What can attack and defense be transformed into according to Clausewitz?

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

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

4. What tends to exacerbate falsehood according to Clausewitz?

5. According to Clausewitz, what matters when a general makes adjustments to the war plan?

(see the answer key)

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