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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 warn the reader not to do in regards to the description of strategic maneuvers?
(a) To think too much.
(b) To think Napoleon was a genius.
(c) To oversimplify.
(d) To follow past battle plans to the letter.

2. What does Clausewitz say he is trying to do in Book 3, Chapter 2?
(a) To stop writing and start teaching.
(b) To demand a promotion for his work.
(c) To create a new concept from previously described basics.
(d) To critique concepts by other authors.

3. What general feeling should a good general give according to Clausewitz?
(a) Fear.
(b) Danger.
(c) Respect.
(d) Self confidence.

4. What is better than wasting or leaving forces idle according to Clausewitz?
(a) Using them in a flank attack.
(b) Misusing them.
(c) Sending them home.
(d) Using them properly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did previous theorists exclude from the rules according to Clausewitz?

2. What does Clausewitz say can alleviate fear in an army and improve performances?

3. What does Clausewitz think of wars between civilized nations compared to savages?

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

5. What does Clausewitz say of obstinacy?

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