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

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

3. How does Clausewitz qualify the task of creating a scientific theory for the conduct of war?
(a) Annoying.
(b) Impossible.
(c) Difficult.
(d) Easy.

4. What do the kindhearted think, according to Clausewitz?
(a) War is done by gentlemen for gentlemen.
(b) War is not a necessity for nations to prosper.
(c) There is a way to disarm the enemy without too much bloodshed.
(d) The true goal of war is acquiring farmland.

5. What is war NOT, according to Clausewitz?
(a) A short single blow.
(b) A long succession of battles.
(c) A single long battle.
(d) A succession of single blows with short periods of peace times.

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 adds to the challenges of the execution of a battle plan according to Clausewitz?

3. What does Clausewitz say can alleviate fear in an army and improve performances?

4. What definition does Clausewitz give of wearing down the enemy?

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

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