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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 destroy the enemy's army.
(b) Operations of political significance.
(c) Operations to try to capture the capital city of the enemy.
(d) Operations to try to occupy more land.

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

3. What portion of the war plans do lower ranking figures usually implement according to Clausewitz?
(a) The small portion.
(b) The easy portion.
(c) The unimportant portion.
(d) The tactical portion.

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

5. What terrain does Clausewitz say might allow for a different type of use than the one he advocates?
(a) Swamp.
(b) River bound.
(c) Mountain.
(d) Flat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clausewitz sees the first 6 books he wrote in his notes?

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

3. What is never final in war according to Clausewitz?

4. How is the majority of time in war spent according to Clausewitz?

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

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