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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. Why does Clausewitz think great leaders were always right?
(a) Because of their innate greatness and genius.
(b) Because they read a draft of the book.
(c) Because of their academic training.
(d) Because of their faith.

2. What can one do with a small force according to Clausewitz?
(a) Use it as a scout.
(b) Defense.
(c) Integrate it to a larger force.
(d) Attack a small objective.

3. What adds to the challenges of the execution of a battle plan according to Clausewitz?
(a) Bad commanders.
(b) Inexperienced soldiers.
(c) Bad terrain.
(d) The situation not appearing as it is.

4. What does Clausewitz say of the majority of intelligence information?
(a) It is not gathered fast enough.
(b) It is accurate.
(c) It is too much information.
(d) It is false.

5. What is the aim of war according to Clausewitz?
(a) Destroy the capital city of the enemy.
(b) Get a better army.
(c) Destroy the country side of the enemy.
(d) Disarm the enemy.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. According to Clausewitz, what support is less important than government and soldier support during actual military operations?

5. What complements each method of defense according to Clausewitz in Book 5, Chapter 1?

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