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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 faulty concept did theorists try to condense previous theories in according to Clausewitz?
(a) Camp.
(b) Supply.
(c) Base.
(d) Attack.

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

3. What was the "art of war" about according to Clausewitz?
(a) Defeating your enemy in one blow.
(b) Tactical mastery.
(c) Strategic mastery.
(d) Establishment of an army.

4. What does Clausewitz says is the minimum objective that a fighting army can choose?
(a) Cut the enemy's supply route.
(b) Take the enemy's capital.
(c) Destroy the enemy's army.
(d) Self defense.

5. What tenet does Clausewitz admit previous war theorists got right?
(a) Commanding officers are paramount to any army.
(b) Engagement is the only effective means of war.
(c) Cavalry cannot be defeated.
(d) Engagement is a sign of a weak commander.

Short Answer Questions

1. What led to the need for a theory on the "art of war," according to Clausewtiz?

2. What is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?

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

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

5. What are the two types of courage mentioned by Clausewitz?

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