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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 led to the need for a theory on the "art of war," according to Clausewtiz?
(a) Reflections on the events of war.
(b) The need to sell more books.
(c) The creation of war colleges.
(d) The need to train more efficient Generals.

2. What are the defensive lines of thinking concerned about according to Clausewitz?
(a) Fortification.
(b) Attack and counter attack.
(c) Troop placement.
(d) Attack.

3. What tends to exacerbate falsehood according to Clausewitz?
(a) Bad intelligence officers.
(b) Overconfidence.
(c) Fear.
(d) Low self esteem.

4. What does Clausewitz say clouds the reality of one's position within a situation?
(a) Over confidence.
(b) The fog of war.
(c) Bad terrain.
(d) Fear.

5. What should follow the attack on a well maintained defensive position according to Clausewitz?
(a) Retreat.
(b) Reinforcing the defensive position.
(c) A counter attack.
(d) Rest.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What complements each method of defense according to Clausewitz in Book 5, Chapter 1?

3. What is the third property according to Clausewitz?

4. What does Clausewitz think of genius and established rules?

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

(see the answer key)

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