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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 4, Art & Science of War: Classifications.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What rule did the theorist first declare as the one and only according to Clausewitz?
(a) Superiority of infantry.
(b) Superiority of cavalry.
(c) Superiority of archery.
(d) Numerical superiority.

3. What do the enemy's expenditures consist of according to Clausewitz?
(a) Bribes of his allies.
(b) Food and camp expenses.
(c) Wastage of his forces and loss of territory.
(d) Paying his soldiers and feeding his horses.

4. How is Book 7 "On Attack" seen by Clausewitz?
(a) An independent book in the series.
(b) A conclusion.
(c) The counter part of Book 6, "On Defense."
(d) The introduction to Book 8, "War-Plans."

5. According to Clausewitz, what cannot be ignored in war?
(a) The breed of the horses.
(b) The canon's maker.
(c) Moral values.
(d) The walking speed of the army.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What event does Clausewitz fear would make his book liable to endless misinterpretation?

4. What does Clausewitz think of wars between civilized nations compared to savages?

5. How does Clausewitz sees the first 6 books he wrote in his notes?

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