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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, 'Book 7' The Attack : Chapter 2, Without a Decision, Invasion, Victory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clausewitz warn the reader not to do in regards to the description of strategic maneuvers?
(a) To follow past battle plans to the letter.
(b) To think Napoleon was a genius.
(c) To oversimplify.
(d) To think too much.

2. What situation does Clausewitz envision being the only one where one can completely destroy the army of the enemy?
(a) When the enemy has a small army.
(b) When the enemy's general is incompetent.
(c) When the enemy is too slow to retreat.
(d) When the enemy goals are high enough to allow it.

3. What does Clausewitz say of obstinacy?
(a) It is a sign of genius.
(b) It is a fault of character.
(c) It is necessary.
(d) It always brings victory.

4. Why does Clausewitz says the attacking force loses strength as it goes deeper into enemy territory?
(a) Loss of soldiers.
(b) Hatred from the enemy's population
(c) Separation in resources and delays in getting reinforcements.
(d) Loss of morale.

5. Why do men fight each other according to Clausewitz?
(a) Hostile feelings and hostile intentions.
(b) Hostile feelings and need to play.
(c) Hostile intentions alone.
(d) Hostile feelings alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of operations does Clausewitz say can help in the outcome of war?

2. What is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?

3. What is the top priority of each side during a battle according to Clausewitz?

4. What is the populace trained to do according to Clausewitz?

5. Who said that the commander in chief of an army must resolve problems like great mathematicians, such as Newton and Euler?

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