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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 faulty concept did theorists try to condense previous theories in according to Clausewitz?
(a) Attack.
(b) Base.
(c) Supply.
(d) Camp.

2. What clouds a soldier's objectivity concerning war according to Clausewitz?
(a) His country of origin.
(b) If he his still active.
(c) How much money he made during the war.
(d) How much he has been worn down by war.

3. What does Clausewitz say about people and their methods of drawing conclusions?
(a) They draw good conclusions if they are smart.
(b) Political leaders should not draw conclusions.
(c) Only military generals should draw conclusions on military. matters
(d) They draw conclusions without sufficient information.

4. Where should strategic plans be made according to Clausewitz?
(a) At low level.
(b) At the highest level.
(c) On the spot.
(d) At mid level.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz tell the reader is better than reading and learning about war strategy from books?

2. How long does Clausewitz say it would take a man to compile a proper survey of history?

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

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

5. What is never final in war according to Clausewitz?

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