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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 does Clausewitz say must determine the amount of efforts and resources put in a war?
(a) The will of the generals.
(b) The size of the country.
(c) The goal of the war.
(d) The country economical power.

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

3. What does Clausewitz say is the one consideration that can postpone war between two parties that are ready for it?
(a) A desire to wait for a better moment before acting.
(b) The weather.
(c) Leaving time for diplomacy.
(d) Creating their army.

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

5. Who said that the commander in chief of an army must resolve problems like great mathematicians, such as Newton and Euler?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Clausewitz.
(c) Charles XII.
(d) Frederick the Great.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What cannot be underestimated according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?

3. What does discernment help superior officers do with the information gathered according to Clausewitz?

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

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

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