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 think of the rule first declared to be the one and only?
(a) It was true at the time.
(b) It wouldn't stand to reality.
(c) It was only true for infantry.
(d) It was the one and only.

2. What are the two types of courage mentioned by Clausewitz?
(a) Courage to put one self before anyone else and courage to hold on to ones position when incompetent.
(b) Courage of taking responsibility and personal courage.
(c) Courage to retreat and courage to sacrifice more than necessary
(d) Courage of taking responsibility and courage to send underlings to battle

3. What type of operations does Clausewitz say can help in the outcome of war?
(a) Operations to try to capture the capital city of the enemy.
(b) Operations to try to occupy more land.
(c) Operations to try to destroy the enemy's army.
(d) Operations of political significance.

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 is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?
(a) The first requirement.
(b) The second requirement.
(c) Something that makes no difference.
(d) Unnecessary if he follows orders.