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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 5, Method & Routine, Critical Analysis, Historical Examples.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What definition of war does Clausewitz give?
(a) An act of weakness because diplomacy didn't succeed.
(b) An act of force to compel our enemy to do our will.
(c) A way for the military powerful to grab resources from their neighboring country.
(d) A way for nations to settle trivial disputes.

2. What emotion does Clausewitz say should be used to make the enemy doubt the outcome of a war?
(a) Cowardliness.
(b) Greed.
(c) Fear.
(d) Overconfidence.

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

4. What is the aim of disarming the enemy according to Clausewitz?
(a) To force the enemy to rebuild his forces.
(b) To eliminate the threat of the enemy.
(c) To win the battle.
(d) To clear the way for an invasion.

5. According to Clausewitz, what general would never have prevailed had he fought like Charles XII?
(a) Louis the XIV.
(b) Charles XIII.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Frederick the Great.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why should someone study memoirs of past commanders according to Clausewitz?

2. What do the kindhearted think, according to Clausewitz?

3. What cannot be underestimated according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?

4. What is war NOT, according to Clausewitz?

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

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