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

2. Why is the offensive party's line of thinking only concerned with the attack according to Clausewitz?
(a) Attack is more simple.
(b) Attack minded generals are not smart enough for multi-level thinking.
(c) Attack is usually an all in move.
(d) He can boast completeness.

3. What does Clausewitz says of the people that can deal with friction?
(a) Military genius.
(b) They will show up when they are needed.
(c) They are very rare.
(d) Scholars are usually among them.

4. What should military people do when they are not on the battlefield according to Clausewitz?
(a) Relax.
(b) Train.
(c) Read.
(d) Leave the country.

5. What does Clausewitz call part of a full scope war that sees several tactical engagements in Book 5, Chapter 2?
(a) Skirmishes.
(b) Small wars.
(c) Military campaigns.
(d) Engagements groups.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz call the moment of a battle where there is opportunity for a decisive victory?

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

3. What does Clausewitz say indicates the will's resistance to a single blow?

4. What definition of defense does Clausewitz give in Book 4, Chapter 1?

5. What was not considered a suitable subject for theory in the former "art of war" according to Clausewitz?

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