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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, 'Book 7' The Attack : Chapter 2, Without a Decision, Invasion, Victory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the third property according to Clausewitz?
(a) Army size.
(b) Courage.
(c) Moral values.
(d) Uncertainty of all information.

2. Why were the rules created according to Clausewitz?
(a) To prevent the military from taking power.
(b) To provide guidance on how to behave and act.
(c) To prevent civilians from interfering with war plans.
(d) To prevent soldiers from revolting.

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

4. According to Clausewitz, why were the Jewish tribes weak as a nation?
(a) They didn't have enough water.
(b) They had poor weapons.
(c) They didn't have a large army.
(d) They were physically separated from each other.

5. What brings value to a strategy according to Clausewitz?
(a) The results.
(b) The generals implementing it.
(c) The political gain of the emperor.
(d) How well the war divert people from actual problems.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Clausewitz say reserves can be used for?

3. What does Clausewitz say he is trying to do in Book 3, Chapter 2?

4. What does Clausewitz says is the minimum objective that a fighting army can choose?

5. What does Clausewitz say clouds the reality of one's position within a situation?

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