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

2. What does Clausewitz think of the location where the war plans are drawn?
(a) It does not matter.
(b) It must be near the front line.
(c) It must be made as far from the front line as possible.
(d) It matters.

3. How many activities does Clausewitz say strategic methods consist of?
(a) 3 activities.
(b) 5 activities.
(c) 2 activities.
(d) 6 activities.

4. What does Clausewitz says is the minimum objective that a fighting army can choose?
(a) Cut the enemy's supply route.
(b) Take the enemy's capital.
(c) Self defense.
(d) Destroy the enemy's army.

5. What controls the strategist according to Clausewitz?
(a) The civilian powers.
(b) The generals.
(c) The rules of engagement.
(d) Duty to the troops and to the objectives.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clausewitz define the nature of war at the beginning of Book 1, Chapter 2?

2. What type of operations does Clausewitz say can help in the outcome of war?

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

4. What is strategy according to Clausewitz in Book 3, Chapter 1?

5. How does Clausewitz characterize harboring reserve troops when they should be used to their fullest?

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