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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 does discernment help superior officers do with the information gathered according to Clausewitz?
(a) Eliminate error.
(b) Choose how to bribe enemy soldiers.
(c) Pick good intelligence officers.
(d) Learn from the enemy's mistakes regarding how to prevent information leaks.

2. What do the kindhearted think, according to Clausewitz?
(a) War is not a necessity for nations to prosper.
(b) War is done by gentlemen for gentlemen.
(c) The true goal of war is acquiring farmland.
(d) There is a way to disarm the enemy without too much bloodshed.

3. Who does Clausewitz say fares best at war with the consequences of friction?
(a) People who don't care.
(b) People who are smart enough to foresee the friction.
(c) People with an iron will.
(d) People who are not smart enough to realize the problem.

4. What is never final in war according to Clausewitz?
(a) Results.
(b) Armies.
(c) Countries.
(d) Battles.

5. What led to the need for a theory on the "art of war," according to Clausewtiz?
(a) The creation of war colleges.
(b) The need to train more efficient Generals.
(c) Reflections on the events of war.
(d) The need to sell more books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz mean by "Destroying the enemy?"

2. What does Clausewitz say about friction and strength?

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

4. How is Book 7 "On Attack" seen by Clausewitz?

5. What does Clausewitz say can alleviate fear in an army and improve performances?

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