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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 mean by "Destroying the enemy?"
(a) Put the enemy's forces in a condition so they can no longer fight.
(b) Destroying the enemy's reputation.
(c) Physically destroying all of the enemies forces.
(d) Capturing the commanding officers of the enemy.

2. What does Clausewitz say influences the answers provided by men about the war?
(a) Their condition.
(b) When they were discharged.
(c) Whether or not they are married.
(d) Their rank.

3. What is the foremost prominent factor in war according to Clausewitz?
(a) The training of the soldiers.
(b) The size of the army.
(c) The war plan used.
(d) The skills of the commander.

4. What does Clausewitz suggest be done with territories not immediately adjacent to one's country?
(a) Burn everything down.
(b) Hold on to them no matter what.
(c) Annex them.
(d) Release them come winter.

5. What building does Clausewitz says is highly desirable for an army to have during the first half of the 19th century?
(a) Bank.
(b) Large hotel.
(c) Fortress.
(d) Farm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz think of the rule first declared to be the one and only?

2. What can attack and defense be transformed into according to Clausewitz?

3. Why is the offensive party's line of thinking only concerned with the attack according to Clausewitz?

4. What does Clausewitz say the best soldiers, national leaders and generals have in common?

5. How does Clausewitz characterize harboring reserve troops when they should be used to their fullest?

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