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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 can alleviate fear in an army and improve performances?
(a) Trust.
(b) Good self esteem.
(c) Money.
(d) Good weapons.

2. According to Clausewitz, what can you expect if you demand a small penalty from your opponent?
(a) Him to fight only one battle.
(b) Him to fight to the last man.
(c) Him to give it to you without a fight.
(d) Him to not try to fight you hard.

3. What adds to the challenges of the execution of a battle plan according to Clausewitz?
(a) The situation not appearing as it is.
(b) Inexperienced soldiers.
(c) Bad commanders.
(d) Bad terrain.

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

5. What was the "art of war" about according to Clausewitz?
(a) Establishment of an army.
(b) Defeating your enemy in one blow.
(c) Tactical mastery.
(d) Strategic mastery.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What tenet does Clausewitz admit previous war theorists got right?

3. What does Clausewitz warn the reader not to do in regards to the description of strategic maneuvers?

4. Why do men fight each other according to Clausewitz?

5. How long does Clausewitz say it would take a man to compile a proper survey of history?

(see the answer key)

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