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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 do nations usually focus on according to Clausewitz?
(a) Accumulation of riches.
(b) Creation of a large army.
(c) Its own interests.
(d) Land acquisition.

2. Who is Clausewitz' favorite enemy General?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Frederick the Great.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Leopold.

3. What brings value to a strategy according to Clausewitz?
(a) The political gain of the emperor.
(b) The generals implementing it.
(c) How well the war divert people from actual problems.
(d) The results.

4. What controls the strategist according to Clausewitz?
(a) The generals.
(b) The rules of engagement.
(c) The civilian powers.
(d) Duty to the troops and to the objectives.

5. What faulty concept did theorists try to condense previous theories in according to Clausewitz?
(a) Supply.
(b) Camp.
(c) Base.
(d) Attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is precious to an army according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?

2. When does no side get attacked, but still spend resources toward the war effort according to Clausewitz?

3. What are Clausewitz views on fear in Book 2, Chapter 3?

4. What does Clausewitz think of genius and established rules?

5. What does the old political landscape permit according to Clausewitz?

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