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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 is the aim of war according to Clausewitz?
(a) Destroy the capital city of the enemy.
(b) Get a better army.
(c) Disarm the enemy.
(d) Destroy the country side of the enemy.

2. What does Clausewitz say about friction and strength?
(a) Ability to face friction is more important.
(b) They are equally important.
(c) They are unimportant.
(d) Strength is more important.

3. What does Clausewitz say can alleviate fear in an army and improve performances?
(a) Trust.
(b) Good self esteem.
(c) Money.
(d) Good weapons.

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

5. What qualifies military geniuses according to Clausewitz?
(a) They wait for the enemy to make the first move.
(b) They go ahead without planning.
(c) They follow established rules.
(d) They go beyond established rules.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz think of the rule first declared to be the one and only?

2. What are the two sure ways to defeat an enemy according to Clausewitz?

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

4. What does Clausewitz compare the old "art of war" to to conclude its uselessness?

5. What tenet does Clausewitz admit previous war theorists got right?

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