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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6, 'Book 8 : War Plans' : Chapter 2, The Instrument of Policy Seeks Limited Aims.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clausewitz suggest be done with territories not immediately adjacent to one's country?
(a) Annex them.
(b) Hold on to them no matter what.
(c) Burn everything down.
(d) Release them come winter.

2. Who does Clausewitz say attacked Prussia twice 20 years ago?
(a) Italy.
(b) Russia.
(c) England.
(d) France.

3. What does Clausewitz say has a profound effect on methods used in war?
(a) The government.
(b) The soldiers.
(c) The aims.
(d) The weapons.

4. What clouds a soldier's objectivity concerning war according to Clausewitz?
(a) His country of origin.
(b) How much he has been worn down by war.
(c) How much money he made during the war.
(d) If he his still active.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What definition does Clausewitz give for "friction"?

2. Why would an ally stop its help according to Clausewitz?

3. For Clausewitz, when should defeating the enemy not be the aim of a war?

4. What does Clausewitz compare countries who send soldiers to help allies to?

5. What is the aim of disarming the enemy according to Clausewitz?

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