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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. How does Clausewitz characterize harboring reserve troops when they should be used to their fullest?
(a) Good judgement.
(b) The mark of a genius.
(c) Unimaginable.
(d) Counter productive.

2. What does Clausewitz say about the teaching of war strategy?
(a) Books by generals are best to teach it.
(b) A good war college is essential.
(c) Only he can teach it.
(d) It cannot be taught using old examples.

3. What was formerly a synonym of the "art of war" in Book 2, Chapter 4?
(a) Hard work.
(b) Chance.
(c) Science of war.
(d) Knowledge of war.

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

5. What was not considered a suitable subject for theory in the former "art of war" according to Clausewitz?
(a) The conduct of war.
(b) Army building.
(c) Tactics.
(d) Strategy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the defensive lines of thinking concerned about according to Clausewitz?

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

4. What clouds a soldier's objectivity concerning war according to Clausewitz?

5. What does Clausewitz say will force an enemy to withdraw from a previously conquered territory?

(see the answer key)

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