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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. According to Clausewitz, what is decision outside the realm of strategy?
(a) Tactical mastery.
(b) Diplomacy.
(c) Casual force.
(d) Luck.

2. What does Clausewitz say was setup as a final arbiter of war in the former theory of the "art of war"?
(a) Artillery.
(b) Infantry.
(c) Supply.
(d) Cavalry.

3. What does Clausewitz say about routine?
(a) It has the same importance for the general down to the enlisted men.
(b) Its importance is decreasing.
(c) Its importance is increasing.
(d) It does not matter.

4. What does Clausewitz say influences the answers provided by men about the war?
(a) Their rank.
(b) Whether or not they are married.
(c) When they were discharged.
(d) Their condition.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?

2. What should follow the attack on a well maintained defensive position according to Clausewitz?

3. Why is the offensive party's line of thinking only concerned with the attack according to Clausewitz?

4. Who were the rules created for according to Clausewitz?

5. What factor does Clausewitz say was considered the only one that could be calculated according to the first author trying to theorize war?

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