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

2. 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.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is war NOT, according to Clausewitz?

3. How does Clausewitz qualify the task of creating a scientific theory for the conduct of war?

4. What does Clausewitz think of wars between civilized nations compared to savages?

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

(see the answer key)

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