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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. How is Book 7 "On Attack" seen by Clausewitz?
(a) A conclusion.
(b) The counter part of Book 6, "On Defense."
(c) The introduction to Book 8, "War-Plans."
(d) An independent book in the series.

2. Why do men fight each other according to Clausewitz?
(a) Hostile feelings and need to play.
(b) Hostile intentions alone.
(c) Hostile feelings and hostile intentions.
(d) Hostile feelings alone.

3. According to Clausewitz, what can you expect if you demand a small penalty from your opponent?
(a) Him to give it to you without a fight.
(b) Him to not try to fight you hard.
(c) Him to fight only one battle.
(d) Him to fight to the last man.

4. How does Clausewitz define the nature of war at the beginning of Book 1, Chapter 2?
(a) Complex and changeable.
(b) Complex and strict.
(c) Simple and strict.
(d) Simple and changeable.

5. What cannot be underestimated according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) The need for good horses.
(b) The physical effort.
(c) The need for an army to walk.
(d) The intellectual training.

Short Answer Questions

1. What clouds a soldier's objectivity concerning war according to Clausewitz?

2. How does Clausewitz qualify the task of creating a scientific theory for the conduct of war?

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

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

5. How does Clausewitz sees war in Book 1, Chapter 1?

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