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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 of obstinacy?
(a) It is necessary.
(b) It is a fault of character.
(c) It always brings victory.
(d) It is a sign of genius.

2. Who said that the commander in chief of an army must resolve problems like great mathematicians, such as Newton and Euler?
(a) Charles XII.
(b) Clausewitz.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Frederick the Great.

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

4. For Clausewitz, when should defeating the enemy not be the aim of a war?
(a) When the enemy is an economical power.
(b) When the enemy is a salvage.
(c) When the enemy has powerful allies.
(d) When the enemy's army is substantially more powerful.

5. According to Clausewitz, why should events be studied one by one and in great detail?
(a) Because Napoleon's style was unique.
(b) Because one cannot draw conclusions from an even smaller number of cases.
(c) Because it is easier to read.
(d) Because there are not a lot of elements to study.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is necessary to make theoretical sense of actual events according to Clausewitz?

2. What are Clausewitz views on fear in Book 2, Chapter 3?

3. What does Clausewitz compare the old "art of war" to to conclude its uselessness?

4. How many activities does Clausewitz say strategic methods consist of?

5. What does Clausewitz say indicates the will's resistance to a single blow?

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