View a FREE sample

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 emotion does Clausewitz say should be used to make the enemy doubt the outcome of a war?
(a) Cowardliness.
(b) Greed.
(c) Overconfidence.
(d) Fear.

2. What are the two sure ways to defeat an enemy according to Clausewitz?
(a) To defeat his allies and take his women.
(b) To destroy his armies and invade his country.
(c) To blockade his ports and wait for his surrender.
(d) To destroy his armies and blockade his country.

3. 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 is an economical power.
(c) When the enemy is a salvage.
(d) When the enemy's army is substantially more powerful.

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

5. What does Clausewitz think of wars between civilized nations compared to savages?
(a) They are less cruel and destructive.
(b) They are more cruel and destructive.
(c) They are the same.
(d) They are more pretty because of the uniforms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the kindhearted think, according to Clausewitz?

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

3. What is the aim of war according to Clausewitz?

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

5. What does Clausewitz say determines the military objectives and the amount of force assigned to a war?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 327 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample