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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 qualifies military geniuses according to Clausewitz?
(a) They go beyond established rules.
(b) They wait for the enemy to make the first move.
(c) They follow established rules.
(d) They go ahead without planning.

2. What is the aim of war according to Clausewitz?
(a) Disarm the enemy.
(b) Destroy the capital city of the enemy.
(c) Get a better army.
(d) Destroy the country side of the enemy.

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

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

5. What does Clausewitz say of obstinacy?
(a) It is necessary.
(b) It is a fault of character.
(c) It always brings victory.
(d) It is a sign of genius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz mean by "Destroying the enemy?"

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

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

4. What definition of war does Clausewitz give?

5. What does Clausewitz say must determine the amount of efforts and resources put in a war?

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