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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 is never final in war according to Clausewitz?
(a) Battles.
(b) Countries.
(c) Results.
(d) Armies.

2. What do the enemy's expenditures consist of according to Clausewitz?
(a) Food and camp expenses.
(b) Paying his soldiers and feeding his horses.
(c) Wastage of his forces and loss of territory.
(d) Bribes of his allies.

3. What led to the need for a theory on the "art of war," according to Clausewtiz?
(a) The need to sell more books.
(b) The creation of war colleges.
(c) The need to train more efficient Generals.
(d) Reflections on the events of war.

4. What does Clausewitz say must determine the amount of efforts and resources put in a war?
(a) The goal of the war.
(b) The size of the country.
(c) The will of the generals.
(d) The country economical power.

5. What tenet does Clausewitz admit previous war theorists got right?
(a) Cavalry cannot be defeated.
(b) Commanding officers are paramount to any army.
(c) Engagement is a sign of a weak commander.
(d) Engagement is the only effective means of war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say clouds the reality of one's position within a situation?

2. What does Clausewitz say is the one consideration that can postpone war between two parties that are ready for it?

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

4. Why don't civilized nations execute their prisoners according to Clausewitz?

5. What does Clausewitz says is the minimum objective that a fighting army can choose?

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