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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 are Clausewitz views on fear in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) A large army is less prone to it.
(b) It should be ignored are irrelevant.
(c) It is a good condition to put the enemy in.
(d) It should be mastered by soldiers.

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

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

4. What are the two types of courage mentioned by Clausewitz?
(a) Courage to retreat and courage to sacrifice more than necessary
(b) Courage of taking responsibility and personal courage.
(c) Courage to put one self before anyone else and courage to hold on to ones position when incompetent.
(d) Courage of taking responsibility and courage to send underlings to battle

5. What is precious to an army according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) Young, fit officers.
(b) Experienced soldiers.
(c) Good education.
(d) Good physical health.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For Clausewitz, when should defeating the enemy not be the aim of a war?

3. What affects war strategy evolution according to Clausewitz?

4. What does Clausewitz say can alleviate fear in an army and improve performances?

5. Why do the first war theorists only consider what could be mathematically calculated when they created the first war theory according to Clausewitz?

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