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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 indicates the will's resistance to a single blow?
(a) Courage.
(b) Cowardliness.
(c) Staunchness.
(d) Endurance.

2. What does Clausewitz think of wars between civilized nations compared to savages?
(a) They are the same.
(b) They are more pretty because of the uniforms.
(c) They are less cruel and destructive.
(d) They are more cruel and destructive.

3. What tends to exacerbate falsehood according to Clausewitz?
(a) Low self esteem.
(b) Overconfidence.
(c) Bad intelligence officers.
(d) Fear.

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

5. What does Clausewitz says of the people that can deal with friction?
(a) Military genius.
(b) They are very rare.
(c) Scholars are usually among them.
(d) They will show up when they are needed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What event does Clausewitz fear would make his book liable to endless misinterpretation?

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

4. What does Clausewitz say must determine the amount of efforts and resources put in a war?

5. What does Clausewitz say determines the military objectives and the amount of force assigned to a war?

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