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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 does Clausewitz say can alleviate fear in an army and improve performances?
(a) Money.
(b) Good self esteem.
(c) Trust.
(d) Good weapons.

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

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

4. How were the first attempts at theorizing war according to Clausewitz?
(a) Simplistic.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Difficult to understand.
(d) Complicated.

5. What is the aim of war according to Clausewitz?
(a) Destroy the country side of the enemy.
(b) Disarm the enemy.
(c) Destroy the capital city of the enemy.
(d) Get a better army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tenet does Clausewitz admit previous war theorists got right?

2. What does Clausewitz say influences the answers provided by men about the war?

3. What types of soldiers does Clausewitz say tend to lose heart when they encounter combat?

4. How does Clausewitz sees war in Book 1, Chapter 1?

5. What are the two types of courage mentioned by Clausewitz?

(see the answer key)

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