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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 are Clausewitz views on fear in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) It should be mastered by soldiers.
(b) A large army is less prone to it.
(c) It is a good condition to put the enemy in.
(d) It should be ignored are irrelevant.

2. What is never final in war according to Clausewitz?
(a) Armies.
(b) Results.
(c) Battles.
(d) Countries.

3. Who does Clausewitz say fares best at war with the consequences of friction?
(a) People who are not smart enough to realize the problem.
(b) People with an iron will.
(c) People who don't care.
(d) People who are smart enough to foresee the friction.

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

5. What do the enemy's expenditures consist of according to Clausewitz?
(a) Paying his soldiers and feeding his horses.
(b) Bribes of his allies.
(c) Wastage of his forces and loss of territory.
(d) Food and camp expenses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Clausewitz think great leaders were always right?

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

3. What does Clausewitz say about friction and strength?

4. What emotion does Clausewitz say should be used to make the enemy doubt the outcome of a war?

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

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