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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, On The Nature of War : Chapter 2, Purpose & Means, On Military Genius & Danger in War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Clausewitz, what general would never have prevailed had he fought like Charles XII?
(a) Charles XIII.
(b) Louis the XIV.
(c) Frederick the Great.
(d) Napoleon.

2. What are the two types of courage mentioned by Clausewitz?
(a) Courage of taking responsibility and personal courage.
(b) Courage to retreat and courage to sacrifice more than necessary
(c) Courage to put one self before anyone else and courage to hold on to ones position when incompetent.
(d) Courage of taking responsibility and courage to send underlings to battle

3. What is war NOT, according to Clausewitz?
(a) A short single blow.
(b) A succession of single blows with short periods of peace times.
(c) A long succession of battles.
(d) A single long battle.

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

5. How does Clausewitz define the nature of war at the beginning of Book 1, Chapter 2?
(a) Complex and changeable.
(b) Simple and strict.
(c) Simple and changeable.
(d) Complex and strict.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the aim of disarming the enemy according to Clausewitz?

2. What is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?

3. What does Clausewitz says is the minimum objective that a fighting army can choose?

4. What event does Clausewitz fear would make his book liable to endless misinterpretation?

5. How is Book 7 "On Attack" seen by Clausewitz?

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