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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 does Clausewitz say about friction and strength?
(a) They are unimportant.
(b) Ability to face friction is more important.
(c) They are equally important.
(d) Strength is more important.

2. What does Clausewitz say indicates the will's resistance to a single blow?
(a) Endurance.
(b) Courage.
(c) Cowardliness.
(d) Staunchness.

3. What does Clausewitz say armies were like after the advent of tactics?
(a) Automata.
(b) Barely effective.
(c) Effective fighting forces.
(d) Sending one wave after the other.

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

5. How is the majority of time in war spent according to Clausewitz?
(a) Cleaning weapons.
(b) Training and exercising.
(c) Fighting battles.
(d) Idle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What definition does Clausewitz give of wearing down the enemy?

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

3. What does discernment help superior officers do with the information gathered according to Clausewitz?

4. What possibility does a good defensive position offer the general in charge according to Clausewitz?

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

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