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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. Why don't civilized nations execute their prisoners according to Clausewitz?
(a) They do not want to waste bullets.
(b) It is against the Geneva Convention.
(c) They do not have time to take prisoners.
(d) Intelligence plays a higher part in warfare.

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

3. How does Clausewitz describe the inexperienced soldier's first encounter with war?
(a) As an eye opening experience.
(b) As the first step toward real manhood.
(c) As being plunged in darkness.
(d) As a good life lesson.

4. Why do the first war theorists only consider what could be mathematically calculated when they created the first war theory according to Clausewitz?
(a) They wanted to reach a set of sure and positive conclusion.
(b) They wanted the theory to be easily taught.
(c) They didn't care about war.
(d) They were mathematicians.

5. What should military people do when they are not on the battlefield according to Clausewitz?
(a) Train.
(b) Relax.
(c) Read.
(d) Leave the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz think of the rule first declared to be the one and only?

2. How does Clausewitz define the nature of war at the beginning of Book 1, Chapter 2?

3. What affects war strategy evolution according to Clausewitz?

4. Why does Clausewitz think great leaders were always right?

5. What was not considered a suitable subject for theory in the former "art of war" according to Clausewitz?

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