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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 tenet does Clausewitz admit previous war theorists got right?
(a) Cavalry cannot be defeated.
(b) Engagement is a sign of a weak commander.
(c) Commanding officers are paramount to any army.
(d) Engagement is the only effective means of war.

2. What do the enemy's expenditures consist of according to Clausewitz?
(a) Paying his soldiers and feeding his horses.
(b) Food and camp expenses.
(c) Bribes of his allies.
(d) Wastage of his forces and loss of territory.

3. What does Clausewitz say about friction and strength?
(a) They are unimportant.
(b) Ability to face friction is more important.
(c) Strength is more important.
(d) They are equally important.

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

5. How does Clausewitz qualify the task of creating a scientific theory for the conduct of war?
(a) Impossible.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Annoying.
(d) Easy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say of the majority of intelligence information?

2. What does Clausewitz say indicates the will's resistance to a single blow?

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

4. What was the "art of war" about according to Clausewitz?

5. What affects war strategy evolution according to Clausewitz?

(see the answer key)

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