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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. What qualities does Clausewitz describe as imperative for a commander?
(a) Luck and intelligence.
(b) Steadfastness and intelligence.
(c) Steadfastness and loyalty.
(d) Aristocracy and good education.

2. When does Clausewitz say "true" war first appeared?
(a) With archery.
(b) In sieges war.
(c) In European wars.
(d) In 745.

3. What does Clausewitz says of the people that can deal with friction?
(a) They are very rare.
(b) Scholars are usually among them.
(c) They will show up when they are needed.
(d) Military genius.

4. What does Clausewitz think of genius and established rules?
(a) Genius makes the rules.
(b) Genius expands the rules.
(c) Genius can override rules.
(d) Genius follows rules to the letter.

5. What definition does Clausewitz give of wearing down the enemy?
(a) Gradual exhaustion of physical and moral resistance.
(b) Gradual exhaustion of horses.
(c) Gradual exhaustion of commanding officers.
(d) Gradual exhaustion of ammunition.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What cannot be underestimated according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?

4. What does Clausewitz think of the location where the war plans are drawn?

5. What emotion does Clausewitz say should be used to make the enemy doubt the outcome of a war?

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