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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 does Clausewitz say the best soldiers, national leaders and generals have in common?
(a) They have superior intelligence.
(b) They are good orators.
(c) They have clear goals.
(d) They have no fear.

2. What is the most prominent form of defensive tactics according to Clausewitz?
(a) Light fortification.
(b) Heavy fortification.
(c) Entrenchment.
(d) Evasion.

3. What does Clausewitz tell the reader about his view on formal education?
(a) That he despises teachers.
(b) Not to confuse them for lack of respect.
(c) That he wants to be a teacher.
(d) That he doesn't care about formal education.

4. How does Clausewitz define the nature of war at the beginning of Book 1, Chapter 2?
(a) Simple and changeable.
(b) Simple and strict.
(c) Complex and changeable.
(d) Complex and strict.

5. What does Clausewitz say is the one consideration that can postpone war between two parties that are ready for it?
(a) A desire to wait for a better moment before acting.
(b) Creating their army.
(c) Leaving time for diplomacy.
(d) The weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What situation does Clausewitz envision being the only one where one can completely destroy the army of the enemy?

2. What does Clausewitz think of the rule first declared to be the one and only?

3. What does Clausewitz say is more difficult to do during a war?

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

5. What are Clausewitz views on fear in Book 2, Chapter 3?

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