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

2. What event does Clausewitz fear would make his book liable to endless misinterpretation?
(a) The invention of the Gatling gun.
(b) The introduction of women in the armed forces.
(c) Releasing the book within his lifetime.
(d) His early death.

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

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

5. What do the enemy's expenditures consist of according to Clausewitz?
(a) Wastage of his forces and loss of territory.
(b) Food and camp expenses.
(c) Paying his soldiers and feeding his horses.
(d) Bribes of his allies.