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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 does Clausewitz say about friction and strength?
(a) Strength is more important.
(b) They are equally important.
(c) Ability to face friction is more important.
(d) They are unimportant.

2. What does Clausewitz say about routine?
(a) It does not matter.
(b) It has the same importance for the general down to the enlisted men.
(c) Its importance is increasing.
(d) Its importance is decreasing.

3. What type of operations does Clausewitz say can help in the outcome of war?
(a) Operations to try to occupy more land.
(b) Operations to try to destroy the enemy's army.
(c) Operations to try to capture the capital city of the enemy.
(d) Operations of political significance.

4. How does Clausewitz sees the first 6 books he wrote in his notes?
(a) As a rough draft.
(b) As being stolen from another author.
(c) As a ready to publish version.
(d) As a formless mass that needs to be reworked.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the aim of war according to Clausewitz?

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

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

4. What is precious to an army according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?

5. What does Clausewitz mean by "Destroying the enemy?"

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