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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Clausewitz sees war in Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) As a necessity for the economy.
(b) As a continuation of policy by other means.
(c) As a one time event that politicians cannot control.
(d) As a way for generals to fight boredom.

3. What is precious to an army according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) Young, fit officers.
(b) Good physical health.
(c) Good education.
(d) Experienced soldiers.

4. What does Clausewitz say armies were like after the advent of tactics?
(a) Effective fighting forces.
(b) Sending one wave after the other.
(c) Automata.
(d) Barely effective.

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

6. How does Clausewitz qualify the task of creating a scientific theory for the conduct of war?
(a) Impossible.
(b) Easy.
(c) Difficult.
(d) Annoying.

7. What does Clausewitz say dictates how much control an official must maintain over others?
(a) His rank.
(b) His age.
(c) His country.
(d) His gender.

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

9. What tenet does Clausewitz admit previous war theorists got right?
(a) Engagement is the only effective means of war.
(b) Commanding officers are paramount to any army.
(c) Cavalry cannot be defeated.
(d) Engagement is a sign of a weak commander.

10. What tends to exacerbate falsehood according to Clausewitz?
(a) Overconfidence.
(b) Bad intelligence officers.
(c) Low self esteem.
(d) Fear.

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

12. According to Clausewitz, what general would never have prevailed had he fought like Charles XII?
(a) Frederick the Great.
(b) Charles XIII.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Louis the XIV.

13. What does Clausewitz say is the one consideration that can postpone war between two parties that are ready for it?
(a) Creating their army.
(b) A desire to wait for a better moment before acting.
(c) Leaving time for diplomacy.
(d) The weather.

14. What was formerly a synonym of the "art of war" in Book 2, Chapter 4?
(a) Hard work.
(b) Science of war.
(c) Knowledge of war.
(d) Chance.

15. What does Clausewitz say of obstinacy?
(a) It is necessary.
(b) It is a fault of character.
(c) It is a sign of genius.
(d) It always brings victory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?

2. How long does Clausewitz say it would take a man to compile a proper survey of history?

3. Why does Clausewitz think great leaders were always right?

4. Why should someone study memoirs of past commanders according to Clausewitz?

5. What does Clausewitz say of the majority of intelligence information?

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