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

2. How does Clausewitz sees war in Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) As a necessity for the economy.
(b) As a continuation of policy by other means.
(c) As a way for generals to fight boredom.
(d) As a one time event that politicians cannot control.

3. What does Clausewitz says is the minimum objective that a fighting army can choose?
(a) Take the enemy's capital.
(b) Destroy the enemy's army.
(c) Cut the enemy's supply route.
(d) Self defense.

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

5. What does Clausewitz say clouds the reality of one's position within a situation?
(a) Bad terrain.
(b) Fear.
(c) Over confidence.
(d) The fog of war.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Clausewitz say fares best at war with the consequences of friction?

2. What qualifies military geniuses according to Clausewitz?

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

4. What does Clausewitz say of obstinacy?

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

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