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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. 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 eliminate the threat of the enemy.
(d) To win the battle.

2. What does Clausewitz mean by "Destroying the enemy?"
(a) Put the enemy's forces in a condition so they can no longer fight.
(b) Physically destroying all of the enemies forces.
(c) Destroying the enemy's reputation.
(d) Capturing the commanding officers of the enemy.

3. What does Clausewitz say clouds the reality of one's position within a situation?
(a) The fog of war.
(b) Over confidence.
(c) Fear.
(d) Bad terrain.

4. What clouds a soldier's objectivity concerning war according to Clausewitz?
(a) How much money he made during the war.
(b) If he his still active.
(c) How much he has been worn down by war.
(d) His country of origin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is never final in war according to Clausewitz?

2. What do allies do concerning weaknesses according to Clausewitz?

3. What is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?

4. What do the kindhearted think, according to Clausewitz?

5. What types of soldiers does Clausewitz say tend to lose heart when they encounter combat?

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