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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, On Strategy in General : Chapter 1, Strategy, Morality & Military Virtues.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What brings value to a strategy according to Clausewitz?
(a) The results.
(b) The political gain of the emperor.
(c) The generals implementing it.
(d) How well the war divert people from actual problems.

3. What does Clausewitz say about the time passed to acquire knowledge in Book 2, Chapter 5?
(a) It is not very long.
(b) It will be missed.
(c) It is too long.
(d) It is well spent.

4. What must the strategist do during war according to Clausewitz?
(a) Change strategies every few days.
(b) Maintain control.
(c) Always use the same strategy.
(d) Use past strategies.

5. What does Clausewitz claim as a vital component of critical analysis?
(a) Be from an aristocratic family.
(b) Studying at 2 or more war colleges.
(c) Investigation and evaluation of means used in warfare.
(d) Have a classical education.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say about the teaching of war strategy?

2. What does Clausewitz say about friction and strength?

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

4. What is strategy according to Clausewitz in Book 3, Chapter 1?

5. What does Clausewitz say of obstinacy?

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