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

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

3. What definition does Clausewitz give for "friction"?
(a) Small battles.
(b) Soldier mental breakdown.
(c) Anything bizarre making things difficult.
(d) Foreigners among the ranks.

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

5. What types of soldiers does Clausewitz say tend to lose heart when they encounter combat?
(a) The inexperienced and followers.
(b) Poorly trained soldiers.
(c) Young officers.
(d) Married soldiers and the sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What clouds a soldier's objectivity concerning war according to Clausewitz?

2. What qualities does Clausewitz describe as imperative for a commander?

3. What is the aim of disarming the enemy according to Clausewitz?

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

5. How many activities does Clausewitz say strategic methods consist of?

(see the answer key)

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