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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 type of operations does Clausewitz say can help in the outcome of war?
(a) Operations to try to capture the capital city of the enemy.
(b) Operations to try to destroy the enemy's army.
(c) Operations to try to occupy more land.
(d) Operations of political significance.

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

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

4. According to Clausewitz, what cannot be ignored in war?
(a) The walking speed of the army.
(b) Moral values.
(c) The breed of the horses.
(d) The canon's maker.

5. What does Clausewitz suggest about the quality of the readings made by most people concerning military matters?
(a) It is good.
(b) it is pro French.
(c) It is pro Prussian.
(d) It is poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What led to the need for a theory on the "art of war," according to Clausewtiz?

2. What does Clausewitz say is more difficult to do during a war?

3. How is Book 7 "On Attack" seen by Clausewitz?

4. What does Clausewitz think of wars between civilized nations compared to savages?

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

(see the answer key)

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