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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 is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?
(a) The second requirement.
(b) The first requirement.
(c) Unnecessary if he follows orders.
(d) Something that makes no difference.

2. Who said that the commander in chief of an army must resolve problems like great mathematicians, such as Newton and Euler?
(a) Frederick the Great.
(b) Napoleon.
(c) Clausewitz.
(d) Charles XII.

3. What definition of war does Clausewitz give?
(a) An act of weakness because diplomacy didn't succeed.
(b) A way for the military powerful to grab resources from their neighboring country.
(c) A way for nations to settle trivial disputes.
(d) An act of force to compel our enemy to do our will.

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

5. According to Clausewitz, what can you expect if you demand a small penalty from your opponent?
(a) Him to fight only one battle.
(b) Him to give it to you without a fight.
(c) Him to fight to the last man.
(d) Him to not try to fight you hard.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clausewitz sees the first 6 books he wrote in his notes?

2. What does Clausewitz say indicates the will's resistance to a single blow?

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

4. Why do men fight each other according to Clausewitz?

5. What type of operations does Clausewitz say can help in the outcome of war?

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