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 does Clausewitz say determines the military objectives and the amount of force assigned to a war?
(a) The size of the army.
(b) The political object.
(c) The will of the generals in charge.
(d) The social object.

2. How does Clausewitz sees the first 6 books he wrote in his notes?
(a) As a formless mass that needs to be reworked.
(b) As a rough draft.
(c) As a ready to publish version.
(d) As being stolen from another author.

3. What does Clausewitz says is the minimum objective that a fighting army can choose?
(a) Cut the enemy's supply route.
(b) Take the enemy's capital.
(c) Self defense.
(d) Destroy the enemy's army.

4. What is the aim of disarming the enemy according to Clausewitz?
(a) To force the enemy to rebuild his forces.
(b) To clear the way for an invasion.
(c) To win the battle.
(d) To eliminate the threat of the enemy.

5. 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 blockade his country.
(c) To blockade his ports and wait for his surrender.
(d) To destroy his armies and invade his country.