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 say about the teaching of war strategy?
(a) Only he can teach it.
(b) Books by generals are best to teach it.
(c) It cannot be taught using old examples.
(d) A good war college is essential.

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

3. How does Clausewitz sees war in Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) As a way for generals to fight boredom.
(b) As a one time event that politicians cannot control.
(c) As a necessity for the economy.
(d) As a continuation of policy by other means.

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

5. For Clausewitz, when should defeating the enemy not be the aim of a war?
(a) When the enemy has powerful allies.
(b) When the enemy's army is substantially more powerful.
(c) When the enemy is an economical power.
(d) When the enemy is a salvage.