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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 is the one consideration that can postpone war between two parties that are ready for it?
(a) A desire to wait for a better moment before acting.
(b) Leaving time for diplomacy.
(c) Creating their army.
(d) The weather.

2. What is war NOT, according to Clausewitz?
(a) A long succession of battles.
(b) A short single blow.
(c) A single long battle.
(d) A succession of single blows with short periods of peace times.

3. What is the aim of disarming the enemy according to Clausewitz?
(a) To clear the way for an invasion.
(b) To force the enemy to rebuild his forces.
(c) To win the battle.
(d) To eliminate the threat of the enemy.

4. What was formerly a synonym of the "art of war" in Book 2, Chapter 4?
(a) Hard work.
(b) Chance.
(c) Knowledge of war.
(d) Science of war.

5. What adds to the challenges of the execution of a battle plan according to Clausewitz?
(a) Bad terrain.
(b) Bad commanders.
(c) The situation not appearing as it is.
(d) Inexperienced soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion does Clausewitz say should be used to make the enemy doubt the outcome of a war?

2. What types of soldiers does Clausewitz say tend to lose heart when they encounter combat?

3. Why don't civilized nations execute their prisoners according to Clausewitz?

4. According to Clausewitz, what can you expect if you demand a small penalty from your opponent?

5. What is never final in war according to Clausewitz?

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