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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. Why don't civilized nations execute their prisoners according to Clausewitz?
(a) It is against the Geneva Convention.
(b) They do not want to waste bullets.
(c) They do not have time to take prisoners.
(d) Intelligence plays a higher part in warfare.

2. What definition of war does Clausewitz give?
(a) A way for the military powerful to grab resources from their neighboring country.
(b) An act of force to compel our enemy to do our will.
(c) A way for nations to settle trivial disputes.
(d) An act of weakness because diplomacy didn't succeed.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are Clausewitz views on fear in Book 2, Chapter 3?

3. What definition does Clausewitz give for "friction"?

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

5. What does Clausewitz say influences the answers provided by men about the war?

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