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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. What theory does Clausewitz think many people have difficulty with?
(a) Tactics.
(b) Counter insurgency.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Major Operations.

2. What does Clausewitz mean by "Destroying the enemy?"
(a) Physically destroying all of the enemies forces.
(b) Capturing the commanding officers of the enemy.
(c) Put the enemy's forces in a condition so they can no longer fight.
(d) Destroying the enemy's reputation.

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

4. What does Clausewitz say indicates the will's resistance to a single blow?
(a) Staunchness.
(b) Cowardliness.
(c) Endurance.
(d) Courage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clausewitz define the nature of war at the beginning of Book 1, Chapter 2?

2. What definition does Clausewitz give of wearing down the enemy?

3. What emotion does Clausewitz say should be used to make the enemy doubt the outcome of a war?

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

5. What does Clausewitz say must determine the amount of efforts and resources put in a war?

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