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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Book 6: Defence : Chapter 1, Attack & Defence, The People in Arms.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Clausewitz say was setup as a final arbiter of war in the former theory of the "art of war"?
(a) Artillery.
(b) Infantry.
(c) Cavalry.
(d) Supply.

3. According to Clausewitz, what can you expect if you demand a small penalty from your opponent?
(a) Him to fight to the last man.
(b) Him to not try to fight you hard.
(c) Him to fight only one battle.
(d) Him to give it to you without a fight.

4. Why does Clausewitz think great leaders were always right?
(a) Because they read a draft of the book.
(b) Because of their innate greatness and genius.
(c) Because of their academic training.
(d) Because of their faith.

5. What does Clausewitz say he is trying to do in Book 3, Chapter 2?
(a) To demand a promotion for his work.
(b) To stop writing and start teaching.
(c) To critique concepts by other authors.
(d) To create a new concept from previously described basics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Clausewitz, what matters when a general makes adjustments to the war plan?

2. What does Clausewitz say about the time passed to acquire knowledge in Book 2, Chapter 5?

3. What should military people do when they are not on the battlefield according to Clausewitz?

4. What does Clausewitz tell the reader is better than reading and learning about war strategy from books?

5. When does Clausewitz say "true" war first appeared?

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