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 is war NOT, according to Clausewitz?
(a) A long succession of battles.
(b) A short single blow.
(c) A succession of single blows with short periods of peace times.
(d) A single long battle.

2. What are Clausewitz views on fear in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) It should be ignored are irrelevant.
(b) A large army is less prone to it.
(c) It should be mastered by soldiers.
(d) It is a good condition to put the enemy in.

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

4. What does Clausewitz mean by "Destroying the enemy?"
(a) Destroying the enemy's reputation.
(b) Physically destroying all of the enemies forces.
(c) Capturing the commanding officers of the enemy.
(d) Put the enemy's forces in a condition so they can no longer fight.

5. How does Clausewitz describe the inexperienced soldier's first encounter with war?
(a) As a good life lesson.
(b) As an eye opening experience.
(c) As the first step toward real manhood.
(d) As being plunged in darkness.