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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 Clausewitz say was setup as a final arbiter of war in the former theory of the "art of war"?
(a) Infantry.
(b) Supply.
(c) Cavalry.
(d) Artillery.

2. What theory does Clausewitz think many people have difficulty with?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Counter insurgency.
(c) Tactics.
(d) Major Operations.

3. What definition of war does Clausewitz give?
(a) An act of weakness because diplomacy didn't succeed.
(b) A way for nations to settle trivial disputes.
(c) A way for the military powerful to grab resources from their neighboring country.
(d) An act of force to compel our enemy to do our will.

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

5. Why do the first war theorists only consider what could be mathematically calculated when they created the first war theory according to Clausewitz?
(a) They were mathematicians.
(b) They didn't care about war.
(c) They wanted to reach a set of sure and positive conclusion.
(d) They wanted the theory to be easily taught.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is precious to an army according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?

3. What do the enemy's expenditures consist of according to Clausewitz?

4. What does discernment help superior officers do with the information gathered according to Clausewitz?

5. According to Clausewitz, what cannot be ignored in war?

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