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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. How does Clausewitz describe the inexperienced soldier's first encounter with war?
(a) As an eye opening experience.
(b) As the first step toward real manhood.
(c) As being plunged in darkness.
(d) As a good life lesson.

2. Who does Clausewitz say fares best at war with the consequences of friction?
(a) People who don't care.
(b) People who are smart enough to foresee the friction.
(c) People with an iron will.
(d) People who are not smart enough to realize the problem.

3. What does Clausewitz say influences the answers provided by men about the war?
(a) Their rank.
(b) Their condition.
(c) Whether or not they are married.
(d) When they were discharged.

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

5. What clouds a soldier's objectivity concerning war according to Clausewitz?
(a) If he his still active.
(b) His country of origin.
(c) How much money he made during the war.
(d) How much he has been worn down by war.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does discernment help superior officers do with the information gathered according to Clausewitz?

3. What should military people do when they are not on the battlefield according to Clausewitz?

4. How were the first attempts at theorizing war according to Clausewitz?

5. When does Clausewitz say "true" war first appeared?

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