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

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

3. What was not considered a suitable subject for theory in the former "art of war" according to Clausewitz?
(a) Tactics.
(b) The conduct of war.
(c) Army building.
(d) Strategy.

4. What are Clausewitz views on fear in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) A large army is less prone to it.
(b) It is a good condition to put the enemy in.
(c) It should be ignored are irrelevant.
(d) It should be mastered by soldiers.

5. What does Clausewitz say must determine the amount of efforts and resources put in a war?
(a) The goal of the war.
(b) The size of the country.
(c) The country economical power.
(d) The will of the generals.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were the first attempts at theorizing war according to Clausewitz?

2. What is the aim of disarming the enemy according to Clausewitz?

3. What does Clausewitz say determines the military objectives and the amount of force assigned to a war?

4. How does Clausewitz define the nature of war at the beginning of Book 1, Chapter 2?

5. What does Clausewitz say armies were like after the advent of tactics?

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