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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. 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) Unimaginable.
(d) Good judgement.

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

3. What does Clausewitz say can be challenging to do during a particular campaign?
(a) Attack.
(b) Wait.
(c) Defend.
(d) Surrender.

4. How does Clausewitz describe the inexperienced soldier's first encounter with war?
(a) As the first step toward real manhood.
(b) As an eye opening experience.
(c) As a good life lesson.
(d) As being plunged in darkness.

5. What definition does Clausewitz give for "friction"?
(a) Soldier mental breakdown.
(b) Anything bizarre making things difficult.
(c) Small battles.
(d) Foreigners among the ranks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Clausewitz give for the way the majority of the time in war is spent?

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

3. What topic appears in the last few chapters of On War?

4. How is the majority of time in war spent according to Clausewitz?

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

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