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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 claim as a vital component of critical analysis?
(a) Investigation and evaluation of means used in warfare.
(b) Have a classical education.
(c) Be from an aristocratic family.
(d) Studying at 2 or more war colleges.

2. What does Clausewitz suggest about the quality of the readings made by most people concerning military matters?
(a) It is pro Prussian.
(b) It is good.
(c) it is pro French.
(d) It is poor.

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

4. What is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?
(a) Something that makes no difference.
(b) The second requirement.
(c) The first requirement.
(d) Unnecessary if he follows orders.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Clausewitz say about the time passed to acquire knowledge in Book 2, Chapter 5?

3. What does Clausewitz say of obstinacy?

4. What tends to exacerbate falsehood according to Clausewitz?

5. What is the aim of disarming the enemy according to Clausewitz?

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