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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 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 the theory to be easily taught.
(b) They didn't care about war.
(c) They were mathematicians.
(d) They wanted to reach a set of sure and positive conclusion.

2. What was the "art of war" about according to Clausewitz?
(a) Strategic mastery.
(b) Tactical mastery.
(c) Defeating your enemy in one blow.
(d) Establishment of an army.

3. According to Clausewitz, what general would never have prevailed had he fought like Charles XII?
(a) Louis the XIV.
(b) Napoleon.
(c) Charles XIII.
(d) Frederick the Great.

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

5. What does Clausewitz say of the majority of intelligence information?
(a) It is accurate.
(b) It is not gathered fast enough.
(c) It is false.
(d) It is too much information.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two sure ways to defeat an enemy according to Clausewitz?

2. How long does Clausewitz say it would take a man to compile a proper survey of history?

3. What do the enemy's expenditures consist of according to Clausewitz?

4. What should military people do when they are not on the battlefield according to Clausewitz?

5. Why should someone study memoirs of past commanders according to Clausewitz?

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