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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the offensive party's line of thinking only concerned with the attack according to Clausewitz?
(a) Attack is usually an all in move.
(b) Attack minded generals are not smart enough for multi-level thinking.
(c) Attack is more simple.
(d) He can boast completeness.

2. What is the top priority of each side during a battle according to Clausewitz?
(a) To hold the line whatever happens.
(b) To break the enemy's morale.
(c) To preserve own's fighting force.
(d) To destroy the enemy.

3. How does Clausewitz think available forces of a country should be used in a war?
(a) One army group at a time.
(b) In small groups.
(c) Entirely.
(d) On different fronts.

4. According to Clausewitz, why were the Jewish tribes weak as a nation?
(a) They had poor weapons.
(b) They didn't have a large army.
(c) They were physically separated from each other.
(d) They didn't have enough water.

5. According to Clausewitz, what is typically not decisive in a long term conflict?
(a) Accurate firearms.
(b) A good General.
(c) One successful surprise attack.
(d) Large number of cavalry.

6. What does the old political landscape permit according to Clausewitz?
(a) For Italy to expand into France.
(b) For two European countries to go to war without involving any other country.
(c) For Prussia to dominate the political scene.
(d) For one event to precipitate a global war.

7. What construction method does Clausewitz use as a metaphor for holding new territories?
(a) Wall building.
(b) Tile laying.
(c) Roof building.
(d) Concrete pouring.

8. What does the new political landscape contemporary to Clausewitz create for countries according to Clausewitz?
(a) High fear.
(b) Low sense of responsibility.
(c) Heightened sensitivity.
(d) Lower sensitivity.

9. What does Clausewitz say defensive attitudes and position are for?
(a) For poorly equipped countries.
(b) To provide a base for future attacks.
(c) Self preservation.
(d) For weak armies.

10. What does Clausewitz say reserves can be used for?
(a) To allow for the king to visit the troops.
(b) To protect the officers from retreating troops.
(c) To push for the final decision and counter unforeseen attacks.
(d) To allow troops rest so they can be rotated in the front line.

11. What effect can physical violence have on troops if they don't understand why violence should be used according to Clausewitz?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Drop in morale.
(c) Anticipation.
(d) Fear.

12. Why would an ally stop its help according to Clausewitz?
(a) If the enemy bribes them.
(b) If the enemy invades.
(c) If the needs of the ally country is too great for them to fulfill.
(d) If other allies need their help.

13. What does Clausewitz compare countries who send soldiers to help allies to?
(a) War mongers.
(b) Opportunists.
(c) Friends.
(d) Good neighbors.

14. What is, in a large part, intuitive according to Clausewitz?
(a) Fear and self-preservation.
(b) Effective military leadership.
(c) Joining another army.
(d) Courage.

15. What is military life about according to Clausewitz?
(a) Restraint and discipline.
(b) Fighting injustice.
(c) Killing the enemy and coming back alive.
(d) Order and agression.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is suspension of action in war usually a sign of according to Clausewitz?

2. Who is Clausewitz' favorite enemy General?

3. What does Clausewitz say will determine the character of the war?

4. What does Clausewitz think of the way wars are usually fought?

5. According to Clausewitz, what is decision outside the realm of strategy?

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