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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 do the kindhearted think, according to Clausewitz?
(a) War is done by gentlemen for gentlemen.
(b) War is not a necessity for nations to prosper.
(c) There is a way to disarm the enemy without too much bloodshed.
(d) The true goal of war is acquiring farmland.

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

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

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

5. What is the third property according to Clausewitz?
(a) Uncertainty of all information.
(b) Courage.
(c) Army size.
(d) Moral values.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What factor does Clausewitz say was considered the only one that could be calculated according to the first author trying to theorize war?

3. What cannot be underestimated according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?

4. What does Clausewitz think of wars between civilized nations compared to savages?

5. What clouds a soldier's objectivity concerning war according to Clausewitz?

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