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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 3, Physical Effort, Intelligence & Friction in War.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What types of soldiers does Clausewitz say tend to lose heart when they encounter combat?
(a) Young officers.
(b) Poorly trained soldiers.
(c) Married soldiers and the sick.
(d) The inexperienced and followers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz says of the people that can deal with friction?

2. How does Clausewitz describe the inexperienced soldier's first encounter with war?

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

4. How does Clausewitz define the nature of war at the beginning of Book 1, Chapter 2?

5. What definition of war does Clausewitz give?

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