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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 reserves can be used for?
(a) To protect the officers from retreating troops.
(b) To allow troops rest so they can be rotated in the front line.
(c) To push for the final decision and counter unforeseen attacks.
(d) To allow for the king to visit the troops.

2. How long does Clausewitz say it would take a man to compile a proper survey of history?
(a) 50 years.
(b) A lifetime.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 3 years.

3. What does Clausewitz tell the reader is better than reading and learning about war strategy from books?
(a) Experience.
(b) Luck.
(c) Learning abroad.
(d) Learning under a good commander.

4. What is precious to an army according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) Young, fit officers.
(b) Experienced soldiers.
(c) Good physical health.
(d) Good education.

5. What does discernment help superior officers do with the information gathered according to Clausewitz?
(a) Eliminate error.
(b) Learn from the enemy's mistakes regarding how to prevent information leaks.
(c) Pick good intelligence officers.
(d) Choose how to bribe enemy soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Clausewitz says the attacking force loses strength as it goes deeper into enemy territory?

2. What is the most prominent form of defensive tactics according to Clausewitz?

3. What do the enemy's expenditures consist of according to Clausewitz?

4. What does Clausewitz call the moment of a battle where there is opportunity for a decisive victory?

5. What are the two types of courage mentioned by Clausewitz?

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