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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 event does Clausewitz fear would make his book liable to endless misinterpretation?
(a) His early death.
(b) The introduction of women in the armed forces.
(c) The invention of the Gatling gun.
(d) Releasing the book within his lifetime.

2. What definition does Clausewitz give for "friction"?
(a) Small battles.
(b) Foreigners among the ranks.
(c) Anything bizarre making things difficult.
(d) Soldier mental breakdown.

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

4. What definition does Clausewitz give of wearing down the enemy?
(a) Gradual exhaustion of ammunition.
(b) Gradual exhaustion of physical and moral resistance.
(c) Gradual exhaustion of commanding officers.
(d) Gradual exhaustion of horses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said that the commander in chief of an army must resolve problems like great mathematicians, such as Newton and Euler?

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

3. What does Clausewitz say about friction and strength?

4. What does Clausewitz say clouds the reality of one's position within a situation?

5. According to Clausewitz, what can you expect if you demand a small penalty from your opponent?

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